While people seem to understand the concept of “giving up something for Lent,” more often than not you may hear, “what is Lent?”
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It can be a shock when any global religious leader dies, even if you aren’t part of that denomination.
King James of England was rather unremarkable so at his death 400 years ago, only his retainers and courtesans grieved his loss, and most assumed his historical legacy was limited.
This past Wednesday marked the beginning of Lent, the roughly 40 days before Easter when some Christian denominations devote time to reflect and fast.
Hair, as a powerful expression, may seem frivolous to some. But first, this is Women’s History Month. Second, how people choose to present themselves generally reflects their beliefs, values or mood — and hair is one small part of that picture.
The Tallapoosa Publishers Inc. attended National Day of Prayer at First Baptist Church on Thursday night, and boy are we glad we did. What a blessing it was.
Now that we are beyond the Holy Triduum of Easter, sometimes called the Paschal Triduum that stretches from Maundy (Holy) Thursday through Easter Sunday, we are into the Eastertide period of the liturgical calendar that includes holy days set aside for Divine Mercy, Ascension and Pentecost.
While not everyone celebrates Easter, we would like to wish those who do a Happy one and to encourage the practice of forgiveness for this Easter season for everyone.