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Shrove Tuesday, “Shriving,” Sin and Mercy

Shrove Tuesday, “Shriving,” Sin and Mercy

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 Today is known as “Shrove Tuesday.” It’s the day before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday.What does it mean?The name comes from a practice in England to “shrive” on this day—meaning confessing our sins and seeking God’s forgiveness.Since many people fast during Lent, there was a custom of using up fatty foods on this day to … Continue reading Shrove Tuesday, “Shriving,” Sin and Mercy
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