Lent is a time given to us by the Lord and the Church. It is a time to regroup, and reflect on our lives. Jesus went to the desert for forty days to prepare himself for his mission. The devil came to tempt him to change his mind. We will also be tempted by the devil to soften ourselves and our commitment to our baptiswm and confirmation call to our mission.
Refocus and Purify
It is a time to refocus and maybe even purify ourselves. There are many ways for us to do this. The readings of Ash Wednesday remind us of prayer, fasting and sacrifice. Acts of charity can also beneift ourselves and others.
Pray For Each Other
Let us pray for each other in this time of Lent. I pray that the benefits are not just for the forty days but will endure for much longer.