Illinois authors busy with new releases
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Bishop Thomas John Paprocki of the Catholic Diocese of Springfield has written a new book, “In Running for a Higher Purpose.”Photo provided
Aside from “You Can’t Write City Hall,” comedian Jeremy Nunes’ humorous take on his time in office as the village president of Dawson, others in central Illinois have written books that are newly released or about to be released.
Here’s a look at some others:
Bishop Thomas John Paprocki of the Catholic Diocese of Springfield also is a marathon runner and hockey player. In his new book, “In Running for a Higher Purpose,” Paprocki discusses how running unlocks both physical benefits and “profound spiritual well being”.
New Paprocki Book Promotes Physical, Spiritual Benefits Of Running
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Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, leading to Holy Week and Easter Sunday.
Another familiar touch of the ritual is being done away with this year, Hansen said.
Usually, the priest or deacon applying the ashes says to each person Remember you are dust, and to dust you shall return, harkening back to the Book of Genesis verse and a reminder of man s mortality, Hansen said.
This year, the priest will only say it once from the pulpit before people receive ashes, Hansen added.
Using ashes as a sign of repentance is an ancient practice, mentioned several times in the Old Testament. Early Christians adopted the use of ashes from Jewish practice as an external mark of penitence.