Bearing Your Cross for Lent

For many, Ash Wednesday is the most public display of their faith that is seen by the world at large. The sign of cross is drawn in palm ash on the forehead, ostensibly to indicate the penitent status of the bearer. Other will observe Lent without the observance of this tradition but will focus on the sacrificial nature of the Easter event.

In the forty days that follow, how will your faith be affected? Will your sacrifice become works? Will you examine your faith in light of the public and private personae that we tend to develop? Will any injustice in the world be addressed? There are so many avenues for reflection as we approach Easter that it is an excellent avenue for personalization of your relationship to the Christ.

I’m going to meditate deeply on the Sermon on the Mount and its call to action rather than passivity this year.  Perhaps you can join me.