Greetings from Istanbul! I decided to tag-a-long with my husband on his latest business trip to Turkey. It has been incredible on so many levels. One of the best things about this trip (besides the Turkish delight) has been learning more about Islam. Istanbul is over 90% Muslim and it doesn't take long in this … Continue reading Adventures in Istanbul
Maundy Thursday
I am very excited today to have my friend Liz from Michigan, USA share her thoughts on Maundy Thursday as a guest writer here on Gathering Faith. I have long admired Liz and am so grateful she was willing to share some experiences and traditions that have inspired her. Here is what Liz had to … Continue reading Maundy Thursday
Learning from Lent
Did you know that Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, Carnival, Pancake Day, Pączki Day, and many more are all names for a historically much more solemn day? Shrove Tuesday is celebrated 47 days before Easter and proceeds the Lenten season. Taken from the word "shrive" or "to absolve" this day of self reflection, confession, and repentance allows those who … Continue reading Learning from Lent
