Today we observe Ash Wednesday. This day marks the beginning of the Lenten Season. Lent is a time of prayer, fasting, and penance in preparation for the celebration of the Lord's Resurrection on Easter Sunday. During this season we are called to meditate upon the sufferings and Passion of Jesus Christ, as well as our own sufferings and how we might become better beneficiaries of God's will. In addition, we are called to perform works of mercy so as to build up the Body of Christ.
Ash Wednesday could by others be considered just any other day but on this day we are reminded of who we really are and what we are and the sacrifices that have been made for us. In this observation of Lent I want to sacrifice some things and rid myself of my old ways.
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