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  <itunes:subtitle>This year, Christians observe Ash Wednesday as secular society celebrates Valentine's Day. The paradox of these two celebrations can help us understand the consolation of God's mercy. We give a brief history of the season of Lent, some biblical and liturgical considerations we will encounter, and the ways in which we can enter deeper into our journey toward an Easter of transformation. </itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;This year, Christians observe Ash Wednesday as secular society celebrates Valentine's Day. The paradox of these two celebrations can help us understand the consolation of God's mercy. We give a brief history of the season of Lent, some biblical and liturgical considerations we will encounter, and the ways in which we can enter deeper into our journey toward an Easter of transformation. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Three times I begged the Lord about this, that it might leave me, but he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness.” I will rather boast most gladly of my weaknesses, in order that the power of Christ may dwell with me.Therefore, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and constraints, for the sake of Christ; for when I am weak, then I am strong. &lt;br&gt;
(2 Cor 12:8-10)&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Mercy House - &lt;a href="https://rcan.org/mercy-house/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://rcan.org/mercy-house/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Catholic Charities of Northern New Jersey - &lt;a href="https://www.ccannj.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;https://www.ccannj.org/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Our original theme music is "Meditation" by Eric Hunter. - &lt;a href="http://www.erichuntermusic.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"&gt;www.erichuntermusic.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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<p>Three times I begged the Lord about this, that it might leave me, but he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness.” I will rather boast most gladly of my weaknesses, in order that the power of Christ may dwell with me.Therefore, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and constraints, for the sake of Christ; for when I am weak, then I am strong. <br>
(2 Cor 12:8-10)</p>

<p>Mercy House - <a href="https://rcan.org/mercy-house/" rel="nofollow">https://rcan.org/mercy-house/</a><br>
Catholic Charities of Northern New Jersey - <a href="https://www.ccannj.org/" rel="nofollow">https://www.ccannj.org/</a><br>
Our original theme music is &quot;Meditation&quot; by Eric Hunter. - <a href="http://www.erichuntermusic.com" rel="nofollow">www.erichuntermusic.com</a></p>]]>
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<p>Three times I begged the Lord about this, that it might leave me, but he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness.” I will rather boast most gladly of my weaknesses, in order that the power of Christ may dwell with me.Therefore, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and constraints, for the sake of Christ; for when I am weak, then I am strong. <br>
(2 Cor 12:8-10)</p>

<p>Mercy House - <a href="https://rcan.org/mercy-house/" rel="nofollow">https://rcan.org/mercy-house/</a><br>
Catholic Charities of Northern New Jersey - <a href="https://www.ccannj.org/" rel="nofollow">https://www.ccannj.org/</a><br>
Our original theme music is &quot;Meditation&quot; by Eric Hunter. - <a href="http://www.erichuntermusic.com" rel="nofollow">www.erichuntermusic.com</a></p>]]>
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