We are still in the first four days of Lent. Today and tomorrow we read the 58th chapter of the book of the prophet Isaiah. These powerful words have such a contemporary message: True fasting will lead us to act justly and caring for those who are most in need.
On every Friday of Lent we abstain from meat as a sign of our common penance. It represents our efforts to abstain from - to do without - so many other patterns that get in the way of our happiness and wholeless.
Let us pray to Christ our Savior, who redeemed us by his death and resurrection:
Lord, have mercy on us.
You went up to Jerusalem to suffer and so enter into your glory,
- bring your Church to the Passover feast of heaven.
You were lifted high on the cross and pierced by the soldier's lance,
- heal our wounds.
You made the cross the tree of life,
- give its fruit to those reborn in baptism.
On the cross you forgave the repentant thief,
- forgive us our sins.
Lord, I know how much you love me. It is hard for me to feel it sometimes, but I know your love is always with me. Help me to use your love as a way to persevere in my Lenten intentions. I am weak, but I know with your help, I can use these small sacrifices in my life to draw close to you.
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