Lent is more than a forty period in which we deprive ourselves of sweets, Facebook, or meat on Fridays. Lent is a time to reflect on our decision to follow Christ. Let this be a time of careful examination. How is God calling to you? How are you responding? In what ways might you be failing to respond?
We all have iniquities that either purposely or inadvertently prevent us from being the followers we are called to be. Maybe we have sacrificed small things for Lent, but how much is chocolate really keeping you from God? Most likely, not at all. How can you be closer to God and still eat chocolate? Perhaps it is an increased amount of service, having more patience with others, or going to mass more often.
With Spring Break right around the corner, midterm exams and assignments galore put pressure on us all. We may not be able to think about adding more into lives. Sacrifice seems easy. The idea of removing things from our hectic worlds, in whatever capacity, is so alluring. Don’t take the easy way out. Invite God into that crazy, mixed-up place. Think about how you might continue faithful Lenten practices after Easter. Whether it is changing a bad habit or starting a great new habit, consider making it a habit for some time to come.
Katie
Class of 2014
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