These forty days are a stepping-aside from the ordinary rhythms of life in order to be more open to the promptings of the Spirit of God...Giving up _____ for Lent would have little more meaning than a weight-loss program were it not accompanied by a deeper encounter with Father, Son, and Holy Spirit through prayer, spiritual reading, and reflection, and a new concern for those in need.-- George Weigel, Roman Pilgrimage. In other words if you have decided to give up chocolate for Lent think about how that is going to bring you to a closer relationship with God. Lent is about penance and sacrifice for sure, but for the purpose of opening oneself to the promptings of God who calls us at all times and at all places to holiness. Wishing all a productive and wonder-filled season of Lent.
Posted on: Wed, 05 Mar 2014 13:01:10 +0000
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