Our New Self

St. Paul tells us that we have put on the new self, which is being renewed, for knowledge, in the image of our creator. (cf. 2 Cor 3:18).  The liturgical cycle insures that this renewal is on-going, as with physical therapy, it must continue in some form, even when the physical therapist is no longer at our side to make sure we are stretching or doing the exercises that will help us to continue to heal. We are still in the Easter Season, still working on the renewal that Lent and the repetition of our Easter promises began.  Are we being faithful to our Lenten resolves (at least some of them) that are helping to build up this new self of ours?  Are we more patient, loving, respectful, generous and trusting?  Do we find ourselves whining or slipping into spiritual laziness?  Better to take a good look at us these days, and nip our regression in the bud.  Keeping our eyes and heart on Jesus is the best way to keep on track and foster the grown of the "new self."
Bro. Rene