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Lent 2013

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

What Are You Giving Up for Lent in 2013?

Feb. 13, Ash Wednesday, marks the beginning of the Lent. What are you sacrificing?

Lent, the 40 days leading up to Easter Sunday, makes up the most venerated days in the Christian calendar. Feb. 13, Ash Wednesday, marks the beginning of the Lenten season when Christians are asked to prepare for the resurrection of Jesus Christ through repentance, prayer, atonement and self-denial. More: Find Ash Wednesday and Lent services in Dearborn by checking the Dearborn Patch events calendar. It has become common for many Christians to sacrifice one vice they have during the Christian liturgical season. So, what are you giving up this Lent? Really addicting reality TV? Chocolate? Alcohol? Words with Friends? Or, have you decided to give up an inner bad habit, such as negativity or jealousy? Is Lent about steadfast dedication to …

Peter

4:36 pm on Friday, March 8, 2013

Lent is not about what to give up, but rather what to give to make your sisters and brothers better persons.   more ›

Sunday, February 10, 2013

Know of a Fish Fry in Dearborn? Post It on Patch

Let Dearborn Patch readers know when your school, church or organization is hosting an event.

Lent is just around the corner, and with that comes the season of Friday fish fries. Many churches and organizations host them, and the Dearborn Patch events calendar is a great place to share all that information with the community. If you're helping to organize one of these fish fries—or if you just want to spread the word about your favorite one—here's how to post it on Patch's calendar. First things first: Make sure you're signed into Dearborn Patch. If you're not a user, you can sign up with your name and email address here. Now you're ready to add your event to Patch's calendar. Where's your favorite fish fry in Dearborn? Tell us in the comments!

Moe

12:45 am on Monday, February 11, 2013

St. Martha on Oakwood across from the hospital has the best fish fry in town.   more ›

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