In this day and age of Google, you can find out anything you want about Lent. Conservative to liberal thinking. I’m not going to add anything to those mountains of writings -- much of which is good, and probably more of which is not all that good, theologically speaking.
One thing that attracts so many of us to Tau House is its simplicity. Keeping it simple is what it is all about. Spiritually, liturgically, and lifestyle – simplicity is at the core of Franciscan spirituality which inspired the founders of Tau House. I’d guess their advice for Lent would be the same – Keep It Simple.
On the Wednesdays of Lent we’ll have some simple things: prayer, a simple meal, and a short discussion. Nothing that goes on all night. Join us for whatever part of the evening suits you. We start at 6:00 p.m. in the chapel.
Scripture for the First Sunday of Lent includes the story of Noah, the flood, and the rainbow. Everybody knows we like rainbows at Tau House. A quick Wikipedia search told me that the rainbow flag has been used by lots of groups through history. I especially liked the rainbow of prayer flags in Nepal. We can be simple in Lent as well as colorful.
Music for Sunday - Somebody’s Knockin’ at Your Door, Hosea, Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley.
I was lucky enough to catch this rainbow over my family's barn in Ohio.
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