Today I find myself in the 4th day of Lent and have my challenges pretty much set. Last night I attend Stations of the Cross at St Joseph’s followed by a simple bread and soup meal. To more deeply participate I have volunteered to provide the soup and bread for the group on the 21st of the month. I have altered my TV viewing so will concentrate on watching programs on the life of Christ or other spiritual concerns. I just finished viewing the 4th season of, “The Chosen,” again to prepare myself for the 5th season that should start airing on the 27th of March. As for fasting I will eat only bread on Wednesdays and will not eat between meals the rest of the week. My prayer life will continue as usual. I think I am, for the most part, a typical Catholic. I tell you this to give an idea of how for many Catholics Lent is celebrated. I attend confession a week ago and will do so again around Easter.
The Stations of the Cross refer to a series of depictions of Christ’s journey. They represent 14 key moments in the trial, crucifixion, and burial of Jesus Christ. Stations of the Cross, or the Way of the Cross, have been celebrated by Roman Catholic believers for centuries, typically right before Easter.
ON A DIFFERENT NOTE: Last weekend Latah and I drove to Pebble Creek to spend Friday night and Saturday with the Lindseth’s. Teagan had a game to cheer at so didn’t join us. As always we had a fun family time just hanging out and being together. The weather was beautiful so on Saturday we all enjoyed our first bike ride of the year.
Latah joined the DI (Destination Imagination) group again this year and has been working hours after school on their project. This past week they performed for the whole school where I attend the event. Then, on Saturday they participated in the Regional DI competition in Richland, WA. Their group’s hard work paid off. The “Awesome Opossums,” as they were known took first place in the science category.
I have tried to add a number of small videos to this entry but for some reason it just wouldn’t work. I suspect my poor internet has something to do with it.
We enjoyed a Fat Tuesday meal the night before Lent.
