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St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Although there is a plethora of resources for worship and self-examination during Lent online and in print from many different sources, this year our Worship committee decided to create our own St. Mark’s Lenten Calendar. It was a bit of a challenge, but also a rewarding task. There are readings suggested from the Gospel of Mark, virtual opportunities for worship and study, actions to act on one’s faith, and questions to help explore your spiritual life. For example:
• The Gospel readings are paired with questions about one’s personal reaction to the passage such as “How would you react if you were there?”
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