Five Weeks Till Easter

1/16/2008

English journalist Joanna Bogle continues her reflection on the relationship between the seasons and the liturgical calendar, with a general overview of the Lenten season, focusing on Shrove Tuesday, and Ash Wednesday.

Four Weeks Till Easter

1/16/2008

English journalist Joanna Bogle continues her reflection on the relationship between the seasons and the liturgical calendar, with an examination of the Church’s teachings on fasting and abstinence and some great recipes for Lenten fare.

Three Weeks Till Easter

1/16/2008

Joanna Bogle rejoices in a smaller way, as a preface to Easter, on Laetare Sunday. Here we hear of “Mothering Sunday” and are allowed a simple cake during Lent for the occasion.

Two Weeks Till Easter

1/16/2008

Joanna discusses a Lenten tradition in which washing the feet of the poor going out at the Reformation and how to make Easter biscuits (cookies).

One Week Till Easter

1/16/2008

Good Friday and Easter preparations from Joanna Bogle include hot cross buns, coloring Easter eggs and making an Easter garden.

Easter

1/16/2008

Joanna Bogle lauds the Lamb of God in her Easter cooking celebration. Nothing is more perfect for this occasion than a roast lamb.