Dear Brothers and Sisters,
And so we begin the long journey of Lent. 40 days and 40 nights (as the hymn says), plus Sundays. We usually think of Lent as “giving up” things. Perhaps this year, we should not give up THINGS, but instead, give up unproductive ways of being and speaking. A list of ideas has been circulating on social media. Although it is not by Pope Francis as some people think, it is still very much worth considering as an addition to any kinds of “giving up” that we consider.
- Fast from hurting words and say kind words.
Fast from sadness and be filled with gratitude.
Fast from anger and be filled with patience.
Fast from pessimism and be filled with hope.
Fast from worries and have trust in God.
Fast from complaints; contemplate simplicity.
Fast from pressures and be prayerful.
Fast from bitterness; fill your hearts with joy.
Fast from selfishness and be compassionate.
Fast from grudges and be reconciled.
Fast from words; be silent and listen.
Blessings,
Mo. Laura
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COMING UP!
- March 9: First Sunday of Lent, Great Litany, 9:00
- March 9: Groceries Plus/Animal Food Bank In-Gatherings
- March 10: Lenten Bible Study begins via zoom, 7:00 p.m. – free, but registration required. Send note to me.
- March 30: Last day for gift card sale