Hi Friends....well it's Lent. This is my favorite time of the year in church. It's a time of self reflection...one of rebirth...the ability to start again...refresh...work to get closer to Jesus and God...a time to cleanse my soul...to repent...to focus more on the right things...and doing good.
It all starts on Ash Wednesday. I went to mass first thing this year and enjoyed it along with getting my ashes.
I did have to wash them off pretty quickly this year as I showered and headed to my first listing appointment that night. My husband reminded me, however, it is not the length of time that you keep the ashes on your head but the ceremony and the reminder that we are dust and we are repenting.
Each year, we choose to give something up and do more good. Last year, I gave up my teas but this year I know that it is not possible as I have given up coffee all together and have focused on getting 1-2 healthy teas in per day- I am actually making them at home now.
Other years, I didn't give up anything but I challenged myself to do two good deeds per week.
This year, I have decided to give up sweets. I didn't think it would be very challenging as I have not been craving sugar as much as before but I swear it is psychosomatic and as soon as I know I can't have something, I want it more- ha!
I am also trying to do good deeds every week.
Stay tuned...will keep you all posted.
A helpful website that I often refer to is EWTN. I also follow them on Instagram and I saved a couple of resources they posted which pertain to Lent. I wanted to share them with you.
and....more thought provoking...
If you observe Lent, how do you practice? What would you like to share?
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