We are entering into the liturgical season of Lent. It is such a wonderful time in the Church year because it is a time to bring God into the center of our lives and focus on His love for us.
I am so happy that the tabernacle in our Church is in the center where it should be. It helps to keep in perspective that God should always be front and center.
My favorite item in our Church is this beautiful crucifix. It is so lifelike and reminds me of how much Jesus loves us. What an awsome od we have, one that came down from His Heavenly realm and took on flesh so he could freely die and atone for our sins.
The holy water and ashes are both sacramentals (outward signs) God gives us to be able to show devotion to Him. God is so perfect and every time I ponder all of the ways He allows us to participate in these Divine Mysteries it amazes me. This picture is of the Our Lady of Czestochowa or the Black Madonna. It is considered a Polish Devotion but it is so wonderful I am sure a lot of others share a love for it. Mary is so honored and given her rightful place in the Roman Catholic Church, this is one of the greatest gifts to women, there can be no higher honor than to be the Mother of God and in this the Church gives women their highest dignity as well.
This Lent I hope to bring God front and center in my life. To be sorrowful for my pride, lust gl.uttony, envy, sloth, greed and anger. I hope to bring my life into proper focus and love Him because He gave it all for me. I hope everyone draws closer to God this Lenten season. he loves us all so much.
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