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Monday Madness — February 3, 2020
Well, friends, with the Super Bowl in the rearview mirror, it’s time for another action-packed episode of Monday Madness! This week Tim and Scott toss viewers a Hail Mary by explaining why it’s okay to play Lent Madness during the somber season of Lent. They also answer a “viewer” question about how they make a […]
Monday Madness — First In-season Episode!
Lent Madness 2020 begins ONE MONTH FROM TODAY! As the excitement continues to build for Ash Thursday on February 27, we know that you, the Lent Madness global viewing public, have been staring at your screens for weeks wondering when the 2020 Monday Madness season opener would come your way. Wait no more! Tim and […]
Monthly Madness — All Brackets’ Edition
Sure, the regular season of Monday Madness begins just after Christmas. Okay, just after Valentine’s Day. But it’s never too soon to anticipate the thrills and drama of the Lent Madness season that is to come. After all, there are only 114 days days left until Ash Thursday! Fortunately, Tim and Scott have taken some time […]
Happy All Brackets’ Day!
After the heady days of Nominationtide, and the submission of hundreds and hundreds of saintly nominations, the Supreme Executive Committee is pleased to release the highly anticipated 2020 Lent Madness bracket. Following their Spring Retreat, held in a secure, undisclosed coffee shop where Herculean amounts of single origin coffee was consumed, the SEC whittled down […]
Nominationtide has Arrived!
Welcome to Nominationtide! For one full week, the Supreme Executive Committee will be accepting nominations for Lent Madness 2020. The nominating period will remain open through next Thursday morning, May 30, at which point this brief exercise in Lenten democracy will be unceremoniously snuffed out. To insure your successful nomination, please note the Nominationtide Rules […]
Monday Madness — Golden Halo Celebration Edition
It’s time for the annual Easter Monday Lent Madness post-game show with Tim and Scott. This episode celebrates the victory of Martha of Bethany, winner of the 2019 Golden Halo. You’ll also witness Tim messing up the intro but, well, it’s Easter Monday and he’s tired. Hence his drinking coffee out of a giant vat/vintage […]
Martha of Bethany Wins 2019 Golden Halo!
The Supreme Executive Committee of Lent Madness congratulates Martha of Bethany for winning the 2019 Golden Halo. Martha became the 10th saint to wear the golden crown by defeating the inspiring runner up Pandita Ramabai. She joins previous Golden Halo winners George Herbert (2010), C.S. Lewis (2011), Mary Magdalene (2012), Frances Perkins (2013), Charles Wesley […]
For the Golden Halo: Martha of Bethany vs. Pandita Ramabai
Well, friends, we set out upon this Lent Madness journey over five weeks ago on “Ash Thursday.” With your help we have narrowed the field of 32 saints down to just two: Martha of Bethany and Pandita Ramabai (who defeated Zenaida 61% to 39% yesterday). Who will win the coveted Golden Halo of Lent Madness […]
Free Mug Winners!
Last week, the Supreme Executive Committee of Lent Madness announced that we would be giving away three free mugs featuring 2013 Golden Halo winner Frances Perkins. These are precious collectors’ items, and it’s possible the winners will sell their mugs for a golden fortune. To enter, people were invited to like and share a post […]
Zenaida vs. Pandita Ramabai
Who will face Martha of Bethany for the Golden Halo? That’s the question for today after Martha stung Gobnait 51% to 49% despite a late swarm (and a whiff of overzealous Gobnait supporters) to reach the Lent Madness Championship round. To get to this point, Zenaida took down Apollonia, Nicholas of Myra, and John Chrysostom, […]
