Lenten Season

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent. The Lenten season lasts for six weeks before Easter and this is a time of remembering Christ's suffering and death.  Traditionally we are taught to give up something during Lent but now many Christians add something. This could be in the form of being more prayerful, giving to others or working on your own personal way to be closer to Jesus. Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving are traditional Lenten practices. Lent is a time to reflect on how our words and deeds affect our relationship with others and God. 
There are many activities during Lent at the Church I attend. Tonight we attended Mass and received ashes on our forehead in a sign of the Cross. Every Friday we have a soup supper, Mass and Stations of the Cross. This is a "story" of Christ's Passion. During  Holy Week we have Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday and the Easter Vigil.
I enjoy so much this time of year. Spring begins and all things are made anew.

Snow, Soap and Jewelry

We have had a very snowy winter this year. I love the snow and I try not to act excited when it snows because most everyone I know, is very tired of it now. I just love how quiet it is when it snows and the trees are so beautiful. Also, being snowed in has given me time to make earrings and necklaces. This is just one of my hobbies. I just started making necklaces last year. A friend of mine started this hobby the same time I did so we have enjoyed exchanging stories on our newest projects. Also, I have made soap and I have a "valentine soap" to share with you. I hope you enjoy my pictures. And I would like to send a thank you to my sister-Betsy-for helping me set up my blog.