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EPISODE · Feb 17, 2026 · 1 MIN

Shrove Tuesday, “Shriving,” Sin and Mercy

from The Up Devotional · host Matthew Ruttan

Today is known as “Shrove Tuesday.” It’s the day before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. What does it mean? The name comes from a practice in England to “shrive” on this day—meaning confessing our sins and seeking God’s forgiveness. Since many people fast during Lent, there was a custom of using up fatty foods on […]

Today is known as “Shrove Tuesday.” It’s the day before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. What does it mean? The name comes from a practice in England to “shrive” on this day—meaning confessing our sins and seeking God’s forgiveness. Since many people fast during Lent, there was a custom of using up fatty foods on […]

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Today is known as “Shrove Tuesday.” It’s the day before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. What does it mean? The name comes from a practice in England to “shrive” on this day—meaning confessing our sins and seeking God’s forgiveness. Since many people...

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