Candy and Lent?

 

Do we see that the Lent that we are "doing" right now is in preparation for our role in the mission? 

Do we get this? 

Whatever you are doing for Lent should be preparing you for Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit will send us out on mission.

Two things: 

First, make sure your Lenten sacrifice is purposeful, and second, pray for an awareness of your role in the mission of the Church.

For those of you who struggle to understand why we do what we do during Lent, hopefully this will help you.

I became more aware of the direct Lent/Mission connection when Fr. James Mallon (Divine Renovation) was talking about the 40 days Jesus spent in the desert.

Scripture tells us that following his 40 days, Jesus went on mission.

If you are stuck asking, "How is giving up candy connected to all of this," this is your answer:  It's not about the candy.

Lent is about renewing our practice of self-discipline/self-sacrifice, generosity towards others (which assumes we are looking outward), and growing closer to God.

Whatever you are doing for Lent, be sure it is preparing you for what comes after.

What is God calling you to do in regards to the mission. What IS the mission that Jesus had, and what is OUR mission?

These are questions to explore which will make your Lenten experience much more beneficial for you and others.

Janet Cassidy
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