Have I forgotten his promise to be with me always, "until the end of time"? Have I taken his daily presence with me for granted? As I live each Lenten day in prayer, sacrifice and through giving alms, do I see that it all leads to RESURRECTION?
I was called on Ash Wednesday to wipe the ashes from my face and to be joyful! No one should even see a trace of discomfort in my demeanor, because I am giving up or giving in or doing whatever I choose to do out of love for Christ and others. I am a "wedding guest" and the Bridegroom is with me each day. How easy it is to forget that! When I forget, how easy it is for me to lose my joy.
Some who know Christ is with us and gives us the Gift of his presence in the Eucharist, still do not come forth to embrace this encounter with him. Perhaps this would be a good day to return to the sacraments or to rekindle an appreciation for the presence of the Risen Christ in our midst each day? We all need to "come back" in some way. My prayer today will be to ask the Lord to show me in what ways I need to return. How about you?
I was called on Ash Wednesday to wipe the ashes from my face and to be joyful! No one should even see a trace of discomfort in my demeanor, because I am giving up or giving in or doing whatever I choose to do out of love for Christ and others. I am a "wedding guest" and the Bridegroom is with me each day. How easy it is to forget that! When I forget, how easy it is for me to lose my joy.
Some who know Christ is with us and gives us the Gift of his presence in the Eucharist, still do not come forth to embrace this encounter with him. Perhaps this would be a good day to return to the sacraments or to rekindle an appreciation for the presence of the Risen Christ in our midst each day? We all need to "come back" in some way. My prayer today will be to ask the Lord to show me in what ways I need to return. How about you?
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