Lent

[RoadRaven]

Ah... of course... 40 days before Easter.
Doh! I knew this!!!

Thank you for your explainations...

I kind've forget about Easter being at this time of the year. About the only time I do remember is in the supermarket with the plethore of rabbits and eggs!

Ostara is in Spring time, and Spring down here is actually (approximately) when you in the North observe Samhain/Halloween!

So while we do "do" Easter at this time of the year - particulalrly the retailers and marketers - I don't really think about it.

Its interesting how "the church" interpreted this time for its followers. I know Jesus gave up much for his meditations in the desert... and yet that is not what I think of when I think of his time there. I don't think - he gave up, so I should go without something too...
I think, he spent all this time in focused and purposeful thought - how could I do that more in my life?
(this is what CarpalTunnel's pastor seems to be suggesting - now that's spiritual pastor - as opposed to being "just" religious. Keep him on CT)