Freedom

We cherish the freedom to choose our employment, to buy the food we like, to travel where we want, to say what we think and to be able to make  thousands of little choices that make each day pleasant and productive. On a deeper level, living the truth, as Jesus said, will make us free.  "If you remain in my word, you will truly be my disciples and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." (Jn 8:31)  This is the freedom for which we long deep in our hearts and it can be ours by deepening our relationship with Jesus through prayerful reflection of the Scriptures, spiritual reading, regular attendance at Mass and the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and through service to others, especially those most in need.  These have been our Lenten themes and with Lent coming to an end next week we have had plenty of time (Ash Wednesday was five weeks ago today) to devote to our plan for Lent.  And there is still time to work on it as we come into the home stretch. Would we rather enjoy being the free children of God or the direct opposite, the slaves of sin?
Bro. Rene