Archive for February, 2009
Entry for February 26, 2009
Thursday, February 26th, 2009
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ, King of endless Glory!
Lent has begun! Come, Lord Jesus. I always approach Lent with a certain degree of hesitation and excitement. I look forward to the things I’ll attempt that will help to make me a better Christian, and am reserved with knowing how much I’ll miss some aspects of my daily life and habits.
The aspect that makes Lent most exciting for me, however, is the reality of our opportunity to grow in the knowledge and love for the Lord. And, through this relationship with Christ, to have another new beginning. To be able to start over, and not let any faults or weaknesses define us.
During Lent, as the parochial vicar in a parish, I’ve started the Lenten visits to the homebound, during which I offer the sacraments, especially the Anointing of the Sick. While the visits can make for long days, they are sacred and touching moments of grace and conversion. It is in these brothers and sisters that our Christian faith (and my priestly ministry) find their reason and expression. They are the true treasures of the Church.
If anyone was listening to NextWave Live this evening, it was fun being on the show. If anyone isn’t familiar, I recommend the program: www.nextwavelive.com.
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