Liturgical Seasons

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!

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