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Angela Reflection

March 2024

“...so it is fitting that fasting and abstinence be the source and means of all our spiritual good and profit.”
Rule: on Fasting

The heart of Jesus is at the center of the season of Lent. Ironically, Lent began on St. Valentine’s Day, the biggest “heart” day of the year. Ash Wednesday, the same day, immediately pulled us into the depth of what it means to truly love and give your life for another. Jesus is the “Valentine” heart.

We are being challenged and guided by the scripture readings to journey with Jesus as he walks the road that leads to the cross, his death and ultimately to the joy of the Resurrection. 

Jesus invites us to stay by his side as he reveals the depth of his LOVE for us as we walk closer to the SUFFERING of Good Friday and finally to the HOPE of Resurrection Sunday. Our focus must be on the Hope and Light of Jesus’ profound message of the great love he has for us and that we in turn, share this message with all we meet.

As Jesus surrendered his life to his Father, we learn how to let go of all that is unnecessary in our lives that takes us away from the Father. 

Our fasting, almsgiving and prayer give us a foundation for journeying with Jesus on this painful and long-suffering road to Jerusalem. We look forward to eventually standing before the empty tomb and rejoicing with sheer delight in the gift Jesus gives us in our own salvation, hope, joy and eternal life.

Rejoice, Alleluia!  Jesus rises with eternal LOVE!

 

Sister Donna Frey, OSU
Ursuline and Catholic Identity