Here we are on the fourth Sunday of Lent. How did we get here so fast? Holy Week and Easter are three weeks away. Our Lenten journey so far has challenged me, and hopefully all of us, to reflect on our heart’s desire, our willingness to be transformed, and our vigilance to listen to God’s voice and to follow God’s lead.
Reflecting, willingness, and attending are the action steps for our journey of Lent. Some days I find taking these steps more difficult than others. And I am learning to say that “that’s OK.” Just because they are not as smooth as I expect doesn’t imply that they are less worthy of pursuing. You and I can continue to learn about ourselves-in-relationship-with-God-and-others even in our moments of hesitancy or resistance.
My word of encouragement is that wherever we find ourselves on the journey during these days of Lent, God is right there with us. God reminds us that the journey is about living our lives as faithful as we are able to His Word. One day at a time. Striving for progress and loving as God loves us.
Father John
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Nice summary of the first three weeks of Lent. Many thanks.
ReplyDeleteYes, very nice summary of the first 3 weeks!
ReplyDeleteAnd some great reminders for the next couple weeks, too!
Welcome to "blogland" Padres!! :)