“Lent is a time for self-denial and prayer; a time to reconnect with Scripture; a time to purify ourselves and reconcile with God through the sacrament of penance,” wrote Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia in a recent CatholicPhilly.com column. “It’s an invitation to humility, forgiveness of others, honest self-examination and repentance — but also to growing joy, because, with Easter, our redemption will be at hand.
“Lent is a precious time and gift; a unique chance to reorient our lives toward those unseen but enduring things that really matter. This year, may God grant us the wisdom to use these weeks of Lent well. May we remember that we serve justice best by first giving ourselves to God, and then bringing the light of Jesus Christ to others through the witness of our lives, our words and our actions. There is no justice without truth; and only Jesus Christ is the way, the truth and the life.”
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REFLECTIONS FOR LENT
Only a consummate fool would try to face life alone,
accumulating sins without any means to atone.
The deadly sin pride is always enemy number one.
It generates disdain for God’s only begotten Son.
Lent is a time for introspection and serious reflection.
A thorough soul inspection is a tool for fault detection.
Consider what Jesus’ suffering accomplished for you.
Remember that praise, devotion, and worship are His due.
If you love me, keep my Word is no impossible demand.
Your plan for salvation must be guided by His command.
Prayer and penance are necessary to save your soul.
Ask your Blessed Mother for her intercessory role.
Upholding truth and moral values is a true measure,
to indicate how much God’s love and mercy we treasure.
Lent builds our compassion for Our Lord’s agony and pain.
We must always remember what he endured for our gain.
Jesus opened heaven to allow salvation for all.
Penance and atonement are necessary to heed the call.
No matter how hopeless your life seems, God is with you still.
With the prophet say: Here I am Lord, I come to do your will.
Bob Rowland
III/XXV/MMXII
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