What am I giving for Lent?(March 1 2020) WHAT AM I GIVING FOR LENT?
This is the fasting that I wish: releasing those bound unjustly,
untying the thongs of the yoke; setting free the oppressed, breaking every yoke; sharing your bread with the hungry, sheltering the oppressed and the homeless; clothing the naked when you see them, and not turning your back on your own. Isaiah 58: 6, 7 ![]() Perhaps I need to focus more on the positive. What can I give to God for all God has given to me? I live in a land of plenty, with a comfortable lifestyle. Nothing is denied to me and I seldom deny myself very much. But what do I do? That was the question asked of Blessed Frederic and his companions by their non-believing fellow students. Paraphrasing they stated, ‘You Catholics talk a lot, but what do you actually do? Show us and perhaps we will believe.’ Also important is that, if I fail to do something today, my Lent isn’t a failure. Jesus told his followers to Take up your cross daily and follow me. (Luke 9:23) I can always begin again. There’s an old saying: Actions speak louder than words. I think I will take it for my Lenten motto this year. What can I do? Here are ten suggestions. How many more can you think of?
Denise Spirituality CornerMonthly Reflections by Deacon John Girolami, Spiritual Advisor, ONRC What am I giving for Lent?
March 1 2020 |