Ah yes, the “marvels” of modern-day life in America… Isn’t it wonderful that a church in Ohio is offering drive-thru service on this “special” day?
Yes folks, in case you’re like me and not of the religious persuasion, today is the day we get to see idiots walking around with ash on their forehead. Just another one of those ridiculous rituals from our barbaric past that we just can’t quite seem to get rid of…
By the way, here’s a tip for all of you out there who don’t live in Ohio and are pressed for time: Light up a cigarette, or preferably a cigar (cigars are less harmful) take a few puffs, get some of that ash and smear it on your forehead. Hey, don’t worry, a just God shouldn’t punish you for being resourceful. TGO
Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press
Associated Press
CINCINNATI (AP) — An Ohio church is offering a drive-thru Ash Wednesday blessing for parishioners who might be pressed for time.
The Rev. Patricia Anderson Cook of Mt. Healthy United Methodist Church in suburban Cincinnati plans to provide the service for people of all faiths and services beginning around 5 p.m.
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Christian season of Lent, which concludes after 40 days with the celebration of Easter.
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports (http://cin.ci/wErYFp) that the service is aimed at busy people as well as people who might be intimidated walking into a church.
In addition to ashes, Cook will provide a church brochure and a Lenten booklet.
The church is also offering a more traditional Ash Wednesday service inside at 7 p.m.
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Information from: The Cincinnati Enquirer, http://www.enquirer.com
I wonder if they offer that service here in Miami and if motorcycles are allowed as that would be a quickie for the GhostRider since I don’t even have to take off my helmet. If our destiny is to have a barbaric present and future, as our destiny was in the past, we will not change it. – GhostRider Wisdom…that’s my story and I’m sticking to it.
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