Freedom from Burdens

Deep down, we would all like to be free of things that drag us down, no matter how hard we try to be free from them they always end up having the upper head.  There are many prisoners who are looking forward to the day, when they are released from prison, so that they could enjoy their freedom once again. Continue reading

Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Day

The long build up to Easter is called Lent. It’s the last day before Lent, which begins on Ash Wednesday, 40 days before Easter. Another name for Shrove Tuesday is Pancake Day. ‘Shrove’ means being forgiven for wrong-doings. Therefore Lent is a time of abstinence, penitence, as we contemplate the reasons why Jesus had to sacrifice his life for our sakes. Continue reading