I’ve often thought of this season as “The Joyful Season of Lent.”
After all, Lent even comes with a built in happy day, Laetare Sunday, the fourth Sunday of Lent. But we don’t have to wait a month before we can enjoy some happiness during Lent. God made us to be happy NOW and in eternity. More…
This is a real letter that was written a few years ago in response to my sister question on the meaning of death and suffering. It has been slightly modified, and the names changed to provide anonymity. 
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