Category Archives: Lent Madness 2014

Nominations Open!

Nominations for next year’s field of 32 saints are currently being accepted by the Supreme Executive Committee. Yes, in addition to Eastertide, today begins Nominationtide. But before we get to the main attraction, we encourage you to visit the Lentorium. You can prove your love for Lent Madness by loading up on Lent Madness merchandise, […]

Monday Madness — April 28, 2014

The last Monday Madness of 2014 is ready for your viewing pleasure. After this episode, the SEC switches to Monthly Madness until the next high season of Lent Madness. Anyway, in this episode, Scott and Tim talk about how Lent Madness has become not only the world’s most popular and beloved online Lenten devotion, but […]

Accolades for the Golden Halo Winner

Our friends over at the Wesley Bros. comic site have created a special graphic to celebrate Charles Wesley’s Golden Halo victory in Lent Madness 2014. You can get your own copy — suitable for framing — over at the Wesley Bros. site. And by the way, you should totally look there regularly, because it is […]

Congratulations to 2014 Golden Halo Winner — Charles Wesley!

The Lent Madness Supreme Executive Committee congratulates Charles Wesley on his victory in Lent Madness 2014 and authorizes the following text to be sung on Easter Day at liturgies throughout the world. Charles Wesley is risen today, Alleluia! his triumphant holy day, Alleluia! who the Golden Halo won, Alleluia! ‘gainst all saints, the battle done! Alleluia! […]

For the Golden Halo: Harriet Bedell vs. Charles Wesley

We embarked upon this Lent Madness journey over five weeks ago on “Ash Thursday.” With your help we have whittled the field of 32 saints down to two: Harriet Bedell and Charles Wesley. Who will walk away with the coveted Golden Halo of Lent Madness 2014? Only 24 hours and your voting participation will reveal […]

An Interview with Julia Frakes, Actual Celebrity Blogger

At Lent Madness HQ, as you know, we monitor the internet for Lent Madness action very carefully. Not long ago, we noticed that Julia Frakes — fashion writer, blogger, stylist and model — is a Lent Madness fan. You can read her stuff in lots of places, but her tumblr is a good spot with […]

What is Spy Wednesday?

As you know, the Supreme Executive Committee has declared that the final battle for the Golden Halo will take place tomorrow on Spy Wednesday. Several of you have asked us about this unusual name for the Wednesday in Holy Week. Ever willing to educate and inspire, we are only too happy to oblige. Spy Wednesday gets its […]

Charles Wesley vs. Phillips Brooks

We’re getting closer, friends. In less than 24 hours we’ll know who will be competing against Harriet Bedell for the Golden Halo. Yes, you heard that correctly, Harriet Bedell! Did anyone who filled out a bracket have Harriet competing in the championship round? Anybody? Harriet capped off a stunning Cinderella-like romp through Lent Madness 2014 […]

Monday Madness — April 14, 2014

It’s time for the last episode of Monday Madness for Lent Madness 2014. Gather the family, make some popcorn, and get ready for unparalleled video greatness. In this week’s episode, you’ll see that Tim and Scott have given a shout out to 50 Days of Fabulous. They’ve also thanked the many people who make Lent […]

Lydia vs. Harriet Bedell

We started Lent Madness 2014 with 32 saints and now we’re down to four. The Faithful Four. Who will win the coveted Golden Halo? Only a few short days and your voting participation will give us the answer. But it’s come down to this: Lydia, Harriet Bedell, Charles Wesley, and Phillips Brooks. Today we begin […]