Category Archives: Lent Madness 2015

Monday Madness — April 6, 2015

Written by Scott Gunn on April 6, 2015 — 13 Comments

As we get started in the Great Fifty Days of the Easter season, most of us are still basking in the glow of Lent Madness 2015, with its epic final battle between two worthies, Francis of Assisi vs. Brigid of Kildare. Francis earned his golden halo, and in today’s episode of Monday Madness, Tim and […]

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Congratulations to 2015 Golden Halo Winner — Francis of Assisi

Written by Supreme Executive Committee on April 2, 2015 — 108 Comments

The Lent Madness Supreme Executive Committee congratulates Francis of Assisi on his victory in Lent Madness 2015. With over 8,200 votes cast, Francis and Brigid of Kildare staged an epic neck-and-neck race throughout the day, fueling saintly passions across the globe. The SEC has certified the election (after having to zap some votes from several over-voters). […]

For the Golden Halo: Francis of Assisi vs. Brigid of Kildare

Written by Supreme Executive Committee on April 1, 2015 — 387 Comments

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: Francis of Assisi and Brigid of Kildare. Who will win the coveted Golden Halo of Lent Madness 2015? Only 24 hours and your voting participation will reveal […]

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Brigid of Kildare vs. Egeria

Written by Supreme Executive Committee on March 31, 2015 — 164 Comments

Well, one thing is for sure in this round. Celebrity Blogger extraordinaire Megan Castellan will have a saint vying for the Golden Halo tomorrow. Yes, Megan is advocating for both Brigid of Kildare and Egeria, as she has throughout Lent Madness 2015. The real mystery is how she will trash talk herself! The winner of […]

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Monday Madness — March 30, 2015

Written by Supreme Executive Committee on March 30, 2015 — 25 Comments

Just because it’s Monday in Holy Week doesn’t mean Tim and Scott take a break from Monday Madness. This week’s action-packed episode includes a review of the Faithful Four and a hint about how you can learn the meaning of the term Spy Wednesday. Scott and Tim also wish everyone’s favorite voter, Oliver, a happy […]

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Francis of Assisi vs. Molly Brant

Written by Supreme Executive Committee on March 30, 2015 — 168 Comments

And then there were four. We started Lent Madness 2015 with 32 saints and now you can count the remaining saints on one hand (and still have a thumb left over). 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 […]

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Spy Wednesday?

Written by Supreme Executive Committee on March 29, 2015 — 42 Comments

As the Lent Madness faithful are fully aware, voting for the Golden Halo takes place on the Wednesday of Holy Week. You may have heard the Supreme Executive Committee refer to this day as “Spy Wednesday.” Unlike many terms associated with the saintly smackdown, the SEC did not, in fact, make up this name on […]

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Frederick Douglass vs. Egeria

Written by Supreme Executive Committee on March 27, 2015 — 174 Comments

In the last battle of the last full week of the last ever (just kidding!) Lent Madness, the last spot in the 2015 Faithful Four is up for grabs. Who will join Francis of Assisi, Brigid of Kildare, and Molly Brant (who defeated Bernard Mizeki 59% to 41%)? Will it be Frederick Douglass or Egeria? […]

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Bernard Mizeki vs. Molly Brant

Written by Supreme Executive Committee on March 26, 2015 — 134 Comments

With yesterday’s victory for Brigid of Kildare over Kamehameha IV, 55% to 45%, half the Faithful Four is set. Brigid and Francis are in with two remaining spots up for grabs. Today it’s Bernard Mizeki vs. Molly Brant. Tomorrow Frederick Douglass faces Egeria. Things are fast and furious as we race toward the finish line […]

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Brigid of Kildare vs. Kamehameha

Written by Supreme Executive Committee on March 25, 2015 — 192 Comments

The Elate Eight, and our endless fascination with saintly kitsch, continues with Brigid of Kildare facing Kamehameha IV. To make it this far, Brigid defeated Elizabeth (mother of John the Baptist) and Dionysius the Great. Kamehameha trounced William Laud before besting David Oakerhater. Yesterday, Francis of Assisi trounced Thecla 71% to 29%. Tomorrow the Elate Eight continues […]

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