“Even now, says the Lord, return to me with your whole heart.” (Joel 2:12)
As we begin our journey of Lent, this time of reconciliation and spiritual growth, we are reminded that change, repentance and transformation are integral to the Christian life. To repent means to change your way, to turn around. Reflect today on how you hope to grow and change during this holy season, and ask God for the grace and strength to follow through.
March 6
“If anyone wishes to come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” (Luke 9:23) What do you need to give up this Lent to truly follow Jesus? What are you challenged to embrace? Pray for a deeper trust in God’s plan of love and life for you.
March 7
“This is the fasting I wish: releasing those bound unjustly, setting free the oppressed, sharing your bread with the hungry.” (Isaiah 58:6-7)
While we may give up chocolate, or fast food, or meat during Lent, we are reminded today that our sacrifices are aimed to purify our hearts and spirits. What we aim to give up during this Lent is selfishness and pride in order to serve our brothers and sisters.
March 8
“Those who are healthy do not need a physician, but the sick do. I have not come to call the righteous to repentance but sinners.” (Luke 5:31-32)
Each of us is supposed to get a medical check-up every year. Lent is a time that we do our spiritual check-up. Jesus is the divine physician who can heal us of our sins, our struggles, our emptiness. Can I ask Jesus to help heal what I need to be healed this Lent to follow him as Matthew did?
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