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Ash Wednesday – the beginning of praise

By Sr. Mary Valerie Schneider
February 18, 2015

You’ve probably heard the saying “Inch by inch, life is a cinch. Yard by yard life is hard.” As I start my Lenten journey I take a deep breath and wonder how I’ll ever persevere through 40 days. But 40 days are only one day forty times; however, that still doesn’t make Lent a “cinch.” The day-by-day taking up of my Lenten resolutions reminds me that my whole life is just one day after another day. Begin your Lenten journey today, making just this one day a day to praise and thank God. Then tomorrow continue your praise and thanks. Day by day your life will become one big sacrifice of praise to the glory of God.

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Kathy says:

February 18, 2015 at 1:32 pm

Staying in today helps me remember to enjoy this moment with God. We shall always chase tomorrow if we try to live there.

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Marie Kathleen says:

February 18, 2015 at 2:34 pm

My Lenten morning prayer: “Fill my heart TODAY; reach out through me TODAY.” Your reflection prompted me to add the word TODAY. Thank you! May we be blessed as we journey together day by day through Lent.

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