I was amused that the translation of the word “Lent” is “Spring” from old English. Lent, with its fasting and extra prayers and liturgies does not form a picture in my mind of flowers blooming and warm breezes.
But - wait a minute - what of those in the world, the rejected ones - who are crying for redemption.
Redemption in this and other countries would bring hope and a stable life without fear of even more rejection.
So many are rejected for their country of origin, the color of their skin and even the clothes they wear.
Can we not take their hands spiritually or actually, and offer hope of redemption and reconciliation?
What a blessing Lent, as Spring, could be!
Lord, we know with your ever present Love and our acceptance of it by our actions, at least a small part of our world could be Spring. Amen
Jane H. Strauss
Roman Catholic Church of the Incarnation
Charlottesville, Virginia
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