Lent begins today with Ash Wednesday

In a world filled with clutter, noise and hustle, Lent is a good excuse to step back and rethink how we live. In a world of instant gratification, it's a chance to practice delayed gratification so that we can truly appreciate theLent begins today with Ash Wednesday

The 40 days of Lent, which begins on Ash Wednesday, is traditionally a time for fasting and reflection, but the day before – “Mardi Gras,” French for “Fat Tuesday” – is reserved for indulgence and partying. And that's what happened here in Luzerne

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Bell Township Volunteer Fire Department, 201 Main St., Salina, 4 to 6:30 pm Ash Wednesday, Fridays during Lent, and Good Friday. Dinner: $7, includes choice of hand-breaded fish, shrimp or chicken planks, with fries or pierogi, coleslaw and dessert.

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