In New Orleans, Lent begins starkly after the vibrant celebrations of Mardi Gras. This juxtaposition highlights the transition from festive joy to deep reflection. Many like Marie-Isabelle Pautz enjoy the revelry before Lent, while Reverend Ajani Gibson emphasizes the necessity of this period of stillness in today’s fast-paced world. He experiments with new challenges this Lent by giving up social media and alcohol. This contrasts with the busyness he experiences as a priest, highlighting how Lent serves both personal and communal dimensions of faith.
During Mardi Gras, I'd see people, like - we were, like, you know, in these walking parades, like, dressed up to the nines.
A time like Lent is more and more necessary in a world that is in constant motion, that we are forced to stay still, even if it's for a short period of time.
I've given up social media, but I'm also giving up alcohol for Lent, which is very hard in New Orleans and, to be honest, very hard for a priest.
The breadth of your Mardi Gras, the wideness and expansiveness of your Mardi Gras be matched by the depths of your Lent.
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