Don’t let the gift of Lent slip away without growing closer to Jesus Christ who calls us home.

Sometimes Lent seems like a series of difficult tasks that we toil over to show our spiritual strength and endurance.

Julian of Norwich and the other mystics remind us that it’s not about what we do, it’s about what God does.

Our Lenten practices should make room in our lives to contemplate the great mystery of love.

If we lose sight of that, then the fasting and prayers become empty gestures.   

Diane Houdek, “The Hope of Lent: Daily reflections from Pope Francis”

May God Be Praised!