Interestingly enough, something we miss in our English translation of today's gospel passage of the call of Levi (Matthew) (Lk 5:27-32), is the word "got up", the same word (ansastasis) used to describe the Resurrection, "And leaving his post, he got up and followed him." (Lk 5:28)
In this Lenten Season, we are preparing our hearts to celebrate Easter, Resurrection; we are attempting to leave behind the attitudes, behaviors and "clutter" that bog us down in mediocrity so that we can "get up" and follow Jesus with more zip and conviction...so that we can RISE with him. Already, so early in Lent, our goal is before us. May we not lose sight of it.
Bro Rene
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