Tuesday, 25 February 2020 23:50

ASH WEDNESDAY, FASTING LESS, LOVING AND CARING MORE

ASH WEDNESDAY, FASTING LESS, LOVING AND CARING MORE

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No, this is not an error in our illustration.  Yes, it was designed to highlight deeper love in the context of St Valentine’s Day but it has been used here for Lenten challenges and holiness.

The Gospel of the Liturgy has Jesus speaking of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. For many years, it is the fasting that has received popular attention. “What are you giving up for Lent?”

The challenge is, of course, “What are we taking on for Lent?” Love of God, certainly, but the St Valentine’s Day card reminds that it is loving-giving to our neighbour and beyond.

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