Today marks the beginning of yet another Season of Lent, the Christian
season of preparation before Easter. Ash
Wednesday marks the season of Lent, 40 days prior to Easter. (Sundays are not included in the Count).
Lent is a time when many Christians prepare for Easter by observing a
period of fasting, repentance, moderation and spiritual discipline. The purpose is to set aside time for
reflection on Jesus – His suffering and sacrifice, his life, death, burial and
resurrection.
If one were to look for the custom of Lent in the Bible, it would not
be found because the custom didn’t exist during the biblical time. The practice of repentance and mourning in
ashes is mentioned.
We sang this song today, and I find it quite fitting for the First
Sunday of Lent.
“Listen Lord”
Listen Lord, listen Lord, not to our words but to our prayer.
You alone, you alone understand and care.
Upon further reflection, these words are great for anyone to use in
meditation, self-centering or simply in prayer.
As we enter the 40 days of Lent which ultimately leads us to Easter
Sunday, let us center ourselves and reflect on Jesus’ 40 days of temptation in
the desert. Luke 4: 1-13
May we all enter into our own wilderness and spend the time in serious
reflection and introspection.
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