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Austerity, Thou Art My Friend

Blog Published: January 16, 2012

We had a very interesting conversation about penance and sacrifice on the last Ask Sister podcast. For some people those are harsh, negative words, but for others, they are words of freedom and wholeness.

Beginning Lent

Blog Published: February 14, 2013

As we move into the Lenten season, we often take on different practices to help us grow in our relationship with God. The church calls us to three ancient spiritual practices: prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. The three of course are inter-related but it's helpful to move into this season with an awareness of how we might embrace each one. Here are some thoughts as I reflect on my own Lenten journey ...

Can you fast from vaping in Lent, or only from food?

http://traffic.libsyn.com/anunslife/RNC-AS227-feb-21-2020-vaping-lent.mp3

Podcast Recorded: February 21, 2020

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In this Random Nun Clip, a listener asks if he gives up vaping for Lent, will it count, or does fasting only count if it's food. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS227 at aNunsLife.org. Hosts: Sister Maxine and Sister Jane Aseltyne, IHM.

Celebrating Mardi Gras with an eye on Lent

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Podcast Recorded: February 2, 2023

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How long is the celebration of Mardi Gras? What exactly does it celebrate? For Lent, is it better to give something up, or take something up? The Nuns discuss!

Engaging the Lenten Journey

Blog Published: March 5, 2019

Have you given much thought to your Lenten practice this year? What are you going to do differently, what are you giving up, and how are you making a different space for God in your daily life?