Tomorrow starts the penitential season of lent. This is a time where we seek and focus our attention to that which brings us to the newness of life through Christ’s death. Our intentional fasting, almsgiving and prayer through these 40-days connects us more deeply to God and to each other. Wiping away the sin of the world.
Lord Jesus Christ,
Search my heart and show me if I need to fast from gossip, comparison, sweets, TV, movies, secular music, meat, negativity, complaining, speeding, music in the car, shopping or instant gratification.
Teach me to be of service to others through giving a financial gift, volunteering, helping someone in need, offering to cook a meal for someone, sending flowers, writing a note or sending a text to someone each day of lent or calling people to have conversations.
Help me to be closer to you through prayer, attending daily mass, offering a mass for someone, praying a daily rosary, stations of the cross (especially Friday’s), daily examine, weekly adoration, or confession.
Amen
Smitten With Goodness 