It was such a joy to see my Asian brothers and sisters, Filipino and Korean today unabashedly displaying Ashes on their foreheads out in the supermarkets and malls shopping. They have observed Ash Wednesday and the ashes is symbolic of our mortality from dust we came and to dust we will depart. It is also a sign of humility and to suppression of the ego. It shows that we recognize something that is greater than our human mortal selves. It is a sign of mourning and repentance to God. Reflection HOW TO FAST Fast from judging others; Feast on Christ dwelling in them. Fast from apparent darkness; Feast on the reality of light. Fast from pessimism; Feast on optimism. Fast from thoughts of illness; Feast on the healing power of God. Fast from words that pollute; Feast on phrases that purify. Fast from anger; Feast on patience. Fast from worry; Feast on Divine Providence. Fast from unrelenting pressure; Feast on unceasing prayer. Fast from negatives; Feast on positives. Fast from complaining; Feast on appreciation. Fast from hostility; Feast on non-resistance. Fast from bitterness; Feast on forgiveness. Fast from anxiety; Feast on hope. Fast from yourself; Feast on a silent heart.
Posted on: Thu, 06 Mar 2014 08:25:23 +0000
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