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Ashes On-The-Go
CHICAGO (CBS) — Christians in Chicago are pausing to reflect on their lives and their faith. It’s Ash Wednesday, the start of the season of Lent. CBS 2’s Pamela Jones says a lot of people are focusing...
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Editor Gives Up Food For Lent, Drinks Only Beer, Water
CHICAGO (WBBM) — Whoever said “man cannot live by beer alone,” hasn’t spoken yet with J Wilson. The Iowa man embarked on a Lenten diet of high-calorie double bock beer–and water. (OK, so you can’t live...
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Mardi Gras Arrives In Chicago With Paczkis And Revelry
CHICAGO (CBS) — For Christians, this is Fat Tuesday – the day before the start of Lent. As WBBM Newsradio’s Bernie Tafoya reports, Americans also know Fat Tuesday by its French name – Mardi Gras – a...
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Some Pastors Offer ‘Ashes To Go’ For Commuters On Ash Wednesday
CHICAGO (CBS) – For the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday, some ministers were catering to commuters, by placing ashes on their foreheads as they waited for their trains. WBBM Newsradio’s Bernie Tafoya...
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Church Uses Texting To Engage Members During Lent
CHICAGO (CBS) — A Catholic Church in the northwestern suburbs tried something new on Wednesday to try to get casual Catholics to become more regular Mass-goers. At St. Thomas the Apostle Church in...
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24 Catholic Churches To Celebrate Daylong “Festival Of Forgiveness”
CHICAGO (CBS) – As part of Lent, Archbishop Blase Cupich has announced two dozen Chicago area churches will be open for 24 hours next week, so local Catholics can seek penance and healing for their...
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Muskrat Love: Detroit-Area Catholics Allowed To Eat Rodent During Lent
(AP) — Detroit-area Roman Catholics have one more dining option during Lent than most other followers of the faith. The culinary appeal of that item, however, is up for debate. A long-standing...
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Celebrate Mardi Gras At Heaven On Seven
CHICAGO (CBS) — Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday is less than two weeks away, and it’s one last chance to indulge before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. Chef Jimmy Bannos from Heaven on Seven stopped by CBS 2...
View ArticleSeafood Alternatives For Meatless Fridays During Lent
CHICAGO (CBS) — It’s the first Sunday of Lent, and if you’re taking part in meatless Fridays, you might be looking for different options from the typical fish fry or cheese pizza. Executive Chef Jose...
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