Franciscan Footprints

Well, it’s the beginning of the third week in Lent, how is everyone doing with those resolutions and/or penances? You don’t have to respond if you don’t want…

But, I have a confession to make; I have done completely lousy. 

Are you suprised to see me say that? I know, I am too. But, now it’s time to re-focus and make the most of the rest of this beautiful season in our Church. Maybe this time I’ve learned the lesson He has been trying to teach me for SO long… To rely only on Him.

So, here we go ready to embark on the rest of our journey. Please pray for me, as I will pray for you!

God bless and keep you.

Sister Veronica

You know, there are such a wide variety of things to offer the Lord this Lent: increased prayer, fasting(in the traditional sense, or from a specific item), charitable works, etc. The thing I have to remember (we all have to remember really), is that if we do these things relying on our own strength or power we are totally missing the point, and offending God in the process. I don’t know about you, but I am so happy to be immersed in this Holy Season of Lent once more. This will be my second Lent in the convent. The Liturgy for this penitential season is so rich with readings exhorting us to do penance, but always with the right intention; God-seeking, not self-seeking. This is very important for me, as when my eyes are not fixed on Him I always fall flat on my face.

My prayer for you all this Lent is to grow closer to Christ and His Church by embracing all that this rich, penetential season has to offer. May God richly bless each of you and fill you with a holy longing for the risen Christ at Easter.

Sister Veronica