The road is not easy

I have found that Lent is truly a journey that is different each year. You will find that throughout this Lenten season I will compare Lent to a road trip. I came across this comparison years ago and I cannot even remember where I read it. It has always struck me as something I can both relate to and employ in my spirituality during this season.

Lent is not an easy journey, especially if we approach it properly. It is one of sacrifice, denial, humility and repentance. Those of you who have ridden in a car with children for a long trip have experienced sacrifice (my parents should relate to this well). We would like a peaceful and uneventful trip but that is not the case. We face distrations, chaos and even have to stop when something happens such someone spilling a drink or getting sick in the car. Our journey through Lent is no different. We would like a peaceful and smooth journey but that is not what we face. We face worldly distractions, the chaos of our society and those events that force us to stop and respond to the situation. But like the road trip, we must continue the journey. It is ok and necessary to respond to these things as long as it doesn't derail our Lenten journey. In fact, they can be a means of enhancing our journey knowing that we can overcome these struggles and continue to move forward. I offer these reflections and prayers for the coming days:

Monday of 1st Week in Lent: This season can be a challenge to our lives. Pray: Lord, strengthen me to respond lovingly to the needs of others and the challenges I face so that I am able to come ever closer to you.

Tuesday of 1st Week in Lent: We need guidance to move forward in Lent. Pray: Help me, Jesus, to seek out ways to strengthen me this Lenten season, especially in Scriptures and in daily prayer to you.

Wednesday of 1st Week in Lent: We can be tempted to abort our journey through Lent because of struggles that arise. Pray: God in Heaven, renew my inmost spirit to trust in oy and to give me the strength to resist temptation.

Until next time...God bless.

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