Thursday, March 10, 2011

Sensory Experiences of Lent

Sound: the minor key of the songs used at Holy Mass
Taste: the hot tea I used to quench my appetite on a day of fasting and abstinence.
Sight: the ashes visible on the foreheads of those in attendance at Mass. I did not see anyone else with them throughout the earlier part of the day.
Sound again: Discussing in public, at work, where to attend Mass during Spring Break Week on campus when Catholic services are not scheduled.
Smell: Baked beans for dinner cooking on the stovetop.

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