Our Lenten Journey | February 18, 2015
“Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin.” – Blessed Teresa of Calcutta
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a special time of reflection and sacrifice as we prepare to celebrate Easter.
For most Christians, it is the time to make sacrifices by “giving up” something, and also a time to practice corporal and spiritual works of Mercy as part of the observance of the season — and begin the journey back to God if they have been away.
Today’s first reading says:
“Even now, says the LORD,
return to me with your whole heart,
with fasting, and weeping, and mourning;
Rend your hearts, not your garments,
and return to the LORD, your God.”
FOR MORE, TODAY’S READINGS:
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/021815.cfm
USCCB LENTEN RESOURCES:
http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/liturgical-year/lent/lent-calendar.cfm
