Lenten Reflections #3
I was thinking about the backstory of Lent. The “Why”.
Not how it all transpired. Moreso, how it changes us and makes us better. Or not.
So I turned to two of my favorite writers for words of wisdom: Pope Francis and Anne Lamott.
When writing about Ash Wednesday, Lamott said,
So God bless you all today, GOOD. Whether you celebrate Ash Wednesday or not, it is always a day for awakening. Don’t hit the snooze button. Wake up, right now, spritz yourself with a plant mister, look around, gape, give thanks, help the poor…
Pope Francis also connected Lent with an awakening:
“Lent comes providentially to reawaken us, to shake us from our lethargy.”
Our long winter nap ends as we embrace the change in mind, body, and spirit Lent freely provides.
Make a change. Make it positive and make it now.
FAITH Challenge: say a quick prayer every time you hear a siren today.
FITNESS Challenge: Go for a walk or run.
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