A LENTEN MESSAGE
So, we're almost halfway through Lent . . .
How's it been going so far? Have you been keeping strong with your promise of giving something up? What about prayer and giving, are you doing lots more of that, too? Have you made it to confession yet?
If you're like me, you may have started off strong and are now down to a bit of a fizzle. You may even keep forgetting that it's still Lent.
Fortunately Lent doesn't have to end on a crash and burn. There is still time to finish it well. Thankfully, Lent is long enough (six weeks!) so that we have time to pick up and start again when we drop off through our own weakness or forgetfulness.
If you struggle to make the big heroic sacrifices, here are simple things that you can do each day of the week to help prepare your soul for Easter. I have found that making different kinds of sacrifices each day, rather than a single 40-day long sacrifice, works better as I try to progress through Lent faithfully.
One way we can support others during Lent is through Project Compassion. Each Learning Group has a donation box that students can contribute to and help communities that are in desperate need of our action and advocacy. The link below is a great place to start to learn more about the work of Caritas and the communities they support through our time, talents and treasure.
