Lent: You’re Doing it Wrong

Lent, the 40 day precursor to Easter, can be a time of growth and beauty. This post is a reminder that I've been doing it wrong, and a pledge to get it right this year.

Lent. By now, there must be 5,000 posts on how to make this your best Lent, ever. This is not that post. I’m a convert to Catholicism, so my take on Lent is probably markedly different than many Catholic moms. There are no years-long traditions of Fat Tuesday and Ash Wednesday celebrations for which I can…

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Lent: Did You Blow it or Bring it?

The Triduum is upon us. The holiest three days of the year are almost here and I think most of us are asking ourselves this one question: Did I blow it or bring it during these 40 days? Me? I did both. In many ways I felt like life slowed down during these last 40…

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Lent: Oh Honey, I’m So Glad You’re Here

As much as I sing the praises of the Christmas season, I’ll freely admit that Lent is my absolute favorite. Even more than birthdays. Yes, even more than those. I’ve written before about making Lent awesome, getting your kids involved and NOT taking Sundays off, but today I’m asking a favor. Don’t be that Catholic.…

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HDYDI: Make Lent 40 Days of Awesome

Get ready, you’re about to hear this come next Wednesday: “I think you have something on your forehead.” Lent is almost here, just a few days away. I hope you have big plans to live it up on Fat Tuesday. It’s time to chat 40 days, sacrifice, penance, parties and love. Hang with me, I’ll…

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Why Sundays Count During Lent

The first Sunday of Lent. Can I tell you how excited I am that it’s here? This morning you get a bit of fashion and a bit of theology. I’ll chat about why I love denim and why we don’t take Sundays off during Lent here at Casa Whitaker. I know, riveting stuff. As they…

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