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Lenten Reflections

MONDAY OF THE THIRD WEEK OF LENT, MARCH 13, 203

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By Camille Desjardins ’24

“I hope in the LORD, I trust in his word; with him there is kindness and plenteous redemption.” Psalm 130:5, 7

During Lent it is a common practice to give something up. Common things that people give up are often chocolate, soda, or even social media. It’s important to ask ourselves why we are giving up these things. During lent it is important to seek a closer relationship with Christ and to make a sacrifice that will lead us closer to Christ and knowing his love.

When I was a little I remember my mom always used to give up chocolate. I always remember wondering why she did this and what the reasoning behind it was. As I grew older I also grew more and more curious about why people give things up for lent. When we give something up we are making a sacrifice. When we make this type sacrifice it is important to offer it up to the Lord. There are many ways to prepare for the Lord during lent and giving something up is not the only way to grow closer to Christ and understand his love more deeply.

Another way to cultivate a deeper relationship with Christ during lent is to get into the practice of doing something new! This could be going to daily mass more, reaching out to family and friends you have not talked to in a while, or trying going to a campus ministry program!

Today the responsorial psalm is: “Athirst is my soul for the living God. When shall I go and behold the face of God”. Our souls thirst to know God and to know his love for us. When we thirst for God there are many ways to quench our thirst. This may look different for different people. At adoration we are able to be in the presence of Christ because we believe that Christ is truly present in the Blessed Sacrament.

It is also important that we focus on seeing God in others! Through this we are able to love one another more deeply. During lent we can focus on seeing God in one another and loving others as Christ calls us to love each other. During Lent let us strive to see God in others and love them as he intended.