Lent: A Season of Reflection and Repentance
The concept of Lent in many circles has always been,” What am I giving Up”? We see in the Gospels of Mathew and John the many sacrifices Jesus gave on His journey to our redemption. His behavior was modified indeed. But Lent for the modern day Catholic Christian or any Christian for that matter is way more than that. Resources today allow us to modify our behaviors by giving up that prized possession called TIME! The book of Numbers tells a story of sacrifices in the form of animal offerings and the like in pleasing to God. This seems a bit primitive today but similar offerings and sacrifices can still be relevant in our community. It is in the form of Sacrifices of Thanksgiving and Blessings ( acts of prayer) within our community. As Lent continues on we will look at ways to enhance this journey and offer petitions for others so this will become a part of every day life. Beginning today sketch an outline of behaviors one can change to be more positive and optimistic about our