Ash Wednesday begins a six weeks interruption in our comfortable routines. God intervenes with the invitation to pray, fast and give alms in preparation for the great Celebration of Easter...the Resurrection of Jesus, and the promise of ours. The Church community welcomes new members as (in the Northern Hemisphere) Spring breaks through the dullness of winter with new and vibrant life. By our stepped up efforts during these 40 days, we allow God to intervene with His good news, His plan for us; our praying, fasting and alms-giving, we trust, will make us more receptive to these interruptions and help us to know Jesus better and love him more. We might look upon this seasons as a nuisance: meatless Fridays, penances and sacrifices, but as with physical therapy, the end result is worth far more than the pain endured. If we approach this season with love, and ask Mary to lead us to Jesus, we will be more disposed to welcome the big and little interruptions that will inevitably be part of Lent.
Bro. Rene
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