tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7307560128789606491.post8679774776809821642..comments2023-12-27T10:01:36.848-05:00Comments on Not Strictly Spiritual: Ashes to ashes, dust to dustMary DeTurris Pousthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06681978685726230673noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7307560128789606491.post-40104725354692495952009-02-26T15:46:00.000-05:002009-02-26T15:46:00.000-05:00My Ash Wednesday started my Lenten journey with mu...My Ash Wednesday started my Lenten journey with much fuss too! I will write about it on my blog...www.morninggloryphotography.blogspot.com <BR/><BR/>Here is too hoping your Lenten journey is filled with peace!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05349858353492955217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7307560128789606491.post-7211875358096766472009-02-26T10:18:00.000-05:002009-02-26T10:18:00.000-05:00I've been out of the loop for a couple weeks and h...I've been out of the loop for a couple weeks and haven't had the chance to read your posts. I just read yesterday's Ash Wednesday Post and it brought me to tears. What an eloquent way to usher us readers into this season of Lent. Thank you for your gift of writing and thank you for sharing it with us. I pray that our Lord deepens your trust in him as you strive to work on patience. Abundant blessings, Mary.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7307560128789606491.post-52673112712940036452009-02-25T23:02:00.000-05:002009-02-25T23:02:00.000-05:00Thank you so much for writing. I'm so glad my word...Thank you so much for writing. I'm so glad my words could help in any way at all. I know sometimes this life can be very hard. I hope you'll come back and check the blog from time to time. I often write about my own spiritual struggles as I try to deepen my prayer life and find my path. Here is one link that I thought you might like:<BR/>http://notstrictlyspiritual.blogspot.com/2009/01/mixed-messages.html<BR/><BR/>If you scroll through my subjects on the side, you might find other subjects that interest you. If you ever want to "talk" more, please feel free to email me privately. Peace,<BR/>MaryMary DeTurris Pousthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06681978685726230673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7307560128789606491.post-51718877371649020062009-02-25T21:45:00.000-05:002009-02-25T21:45:00.000-05:00I found this blog post while trying to find the sc...I found this blog post while trying to find the scripture for "ashes to ashes, dust to dust." I have recently decided to leave the Catholic church for my own personal reasons, and this year is the first in 22 years of my life that I did not go "get my ashes." Feeling a little guilty and saddened, I wanted to remember the verse that I've heard so many times.<BR/>I, too, have been struggling with patience. Just last week I was stuck in red lights and had a frustrating time trying to get through a line at the grocery store. Once I finally got home I exclaimed to my husband that, "the good Lord is really testing my patience today." And he was. <BR/>Your story especially moved me to write a comment. As a child, I was always taught to give something up for lent. While I'm no longer attending the Catholic church, I still believe it's important to make some type of change during this season. After reading your post, it hit me--don't give something up this lenten season, but instead practice patience and remember what it's all about. <BR/>Thank you so much for your inspiration and for causing that light bulb to go on in my head!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com