Wednesday, Second Week of Lent
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"Anyone among you who aspires to greatness must serve the rest." (Matthew 20:27)
Deny oneself Carry one's cross To follow Jesus Christ If you are ashamed of the Cross of Jesus Christ he will be ashamed of you before his Father Love the Cross Desire: crosses contempt pain abuse insults disgrace persecution humiliations calumnies illness injuries May Jesus prevail May his Cross prevail Divine love Humility Submission Patience Obedience: complete prompt joyful blind persevering .....St. Louis de Montfort |
Thanks for posting all of this! If I may add, there are some things we’re allowed to (if not encouraged to) “feast” on during Lent I believe, namely the Sacraments. This is the second year I have increased the frequency of the times I partake in the Sacrament of Reconciliation during Lent. I say this for the benefit of others, not to brag. It truly is beneficial, even though it’s always a “pain”. No one likes to do it, but it puts things in proper perspective.
I encourage all to partake of the Sacrament at least one more time than usual during this time. Or, if you haven’t been in a long time, then by all means go at least once. Not a lecture, or meant to make anyone feel guilty just a reminder out of love.