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Chickens for families in need

Zionica — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:30:08 +0000

Mission without Borders supporters are giving up their loose change this Lent to provide chickens for deprived families in Eastern Europe. Every £40 raised will provide a family with a batch of 10 chickens which can then be used to keep a family alive and help them out of poverty. Viorel Bulmaga received chickens for…

Red Bull drops Jesus ad

Zionica — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:00:23 +0000

Energy-drink maker Red Bull said it has dropped an advertisement in South Africa after an outcry from both Christians and Muslims for its portrayal of Jesus Christ walking on water. South Africa's Roman Catholic bishops urged Christians not to drink Red Bull in traditional fasting for Lent ahead of Easter celebrations next month, stopping short…

Carbon Fasting: Christians Give Up CO2 for Lent

Zionica — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 13:55:46 +0000

For many Christians the 40-day period of fasting and reflection before Easter known as Lent is a chance to get in mental and spiritual shape. People give up chocolate, quit drinking or smoking, avoid meat, start reading the Bible regularly, or even give up social media—small “fasts” intended to discipline and redirect one’s mind to…

Dramatic ‘coat hanger crucifixion’ sculpture installed at Cathedral

Zionica — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:23:14 +0000

The artist used coat hangers to create the image of Christ on the cross. The sculpture has been placed at the cathedral's east end as the focus for the congregation during Lent. The 20 foot high figure appears human size when viewed from the nave seats. Christ is seen in pain and anguish. Speaking at…