Just so my mom knows I'm still a good Catholic here in India I wanted to post this story. I've decided to give up Indian food for Lent; I wish, instead I will be giving up the delicious, chocolate croissants from Bread Story. Bread Story is probably one of the best bakeries (not quite as good as Shadeau which was across from me while living in Over the Rhine) that I've ever come upon and the croissants are a weekly (maybe twice weekly) ritual that I've come to love. In fact anything that isn't curry flavored is a plus in my book! During Lent Shashi, my driver, has been instructed to not even tempt me by driving down Lane No. 6 in Koregaon Park until after Good Friday!
MUMBAI: Marking the beginning of the holy period of Lent, members of the Catholic communityattended church in large numbers on Ash Wednesday. According to the custom, the priests sprinkled holy dust on their heads to remind them of their mortality. Several Christians vowed to give up meat and alcohol for the next 40 days, while most promised to fast every Friday until Easter.
Fr Rocky Banz, parish priest of Gloria Church, Byculla, saidwelcomed his flock with special words for Lent Wednesday evening, "Typically, the attendance rises by up to 20% during Lent. This period commemorates the 40 days that Jesus Christ spent in the desert before taking on the mission of his heavenly father. People pray, do penance and give alms."
Jennifer Rodrigues, head of the history department at National College in Bandra, has given up eating sweets. "Fasting is not difficult for me anymore, and the aim of Lent is to challenge one's limits. Introspection and charity in words, deeds and actions is what I perceive Lent to be rather than donating money which may or may not help self-purification," she said.
Shortly before Lent, an interesting spectacle of fun and revelry unfolds in Jennifer's neighbourhood near Hasnabad Lane in Santa Cruz.
Inspired by the famous pre-Lenten carnivals of Rio de Janeiro and Goa, the local community of Catholics has devised its own celebration, complete with floats that make their way around every lane in the area.
"On February 26 each society prepared a theme-based float. All of them were then taken around the colony in a vast procession," Jenny said. The theme for her float, based on the sun god Apollo, won the first prize.
Her 77-year-old father Leo wore a crown and golden robes dressed as the character of King Momo, who traditionally leads the carnival.Exhorting everyone to 'khao, piyo and jiyo' (eat, drink and make merry) before Lent, Leo doled out liberal doses of wicked humour as well.
Fully prepared for the austerity that lies ahead, the parishioners welcomed the holy dust over their heads. "May it be gold dust," one of them remarked, no doubt referring to his spiritual wealth.
Revellers end party, usher in season of Lent lenten austerity begins with ash Wednesday
MUMBAI: Marking the beginning of the holy period of Lent, members of the Catholic communityattended church in large numbers on Ash Wednesday. According to the custom, the priests sprinkled holy dust on their heads to remind them of their mortality. Several Christians vowed to give up meat and alcohol for the next 40 days, while most promised to fast every Friday until Easter.
Fr Rocky Banz, parish priest of Gloria Church, Byculla, saidwelcomed his flock with special words for Lent Wednesday evening, "Typically, the attendance rises by up to 20% during Lent. This period commemorates the 40 days that Jesus Christ spent in the desert before taking on the mission of his heavenly father. People pray, do penance and give alms."
Jennifer Rodrigues, head of the history department at National College in Bandra, has given up eating sweets. "Fasting is not difficult for me anymore, and the aim of Lent is to challenge one's limits. Introspection and charity in words, deeds and actions is what I perceive Lent to be rather than donating money which may or may not help self-purification," she said.
Shortly before Lent, an interesting spectacle of fun and revelry unfolds in Jennifer's neighbourhood near Hasnabad Lane in Santa Cruz.
Inspired by the famous pre-Lenten carnivals of Rio de Janeiro and Goa, the local community of Catholics has devised its own celebration, complete with floats that make their way around every lane in the area.
"On February 26 each society prepared a theme-based float. All of them were then taken around the colony in a vast procession," Jenny said. The theme for her float, based on the sun god Apollo, won the first prize.
Her 77-year-old father Leo wore a crown and golden robes dressed as the character of King Momo, who traditionally leads the carnival.Exhorting everyone to 'khao, piyo and jiyo' (eat, drink and make merry) before Lent, Leo doled out liberal doses of wicked humour as well.
Fully prepared for the austerity that lies ahead, the parishioners welcomed the holy dust over their heads. "May it be gold dust," one of them remarked, no doubt referring to his spiritual wealth.
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