Yesterday was the beginning of the Lenten season in the Catholic Church. Traditionally Lent is a time of preparation for baptism and being received into the Church at Easter. Lent also calls us to live more fully the life we are meant to live all the time, which is to live in ‘joy’.
We are called to love God more deeply and to love our neighbor through service. This calls for a conversion of heart at times. How am I called to be the truest person God created me to be? What stands in the way of that happening? This is a good place to start.
A local parish priest said in his homily, instead of giving up chocolate, why not instead of cursing the person who cut you off in traffic, say “God bless you.” Why not say that in many situations we find ourselves – what effect would that have on me over time? The affects may be that I’m more patient, understanding, and peaceful. Lent is a good itme to take stock of how we are called to goodness and love.
I made this short three minute Lenten meditation to share as we begin the season of preparation for Easter. Let us know if you find it helpful. Peace!
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