In the Middle Ages and still
today, people go to Church and ask God
for forgiveness. They hand God their
sins and say, “Please forgive me”. Then
as a visual sign that they are forgiven,
the Minister draws a cross on their foreheads using ashes. Usually the ashes are the burned remains
of last year’s palm branches.
Lent is a
time during which the Church looks at what they believe. It is a time of reflecting upon our life in
Christ and how we can become amazing examples of Christ in our neighbourhood
and world. Lent is also a time of
repentance – a time of saying to Christ, “I am sorry for not sharing your life
with others”.
Colossians
3:12-14
12 As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves
with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. 13 Bear
with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each
other; just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. 14 Above
all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect
harmony. (NRSV)
How will we share the love of Christ
with everyone that we meet today?
Prayer: Almighty God, I rejoice in Your love. Grant me the enthusiasim today to share Your love with everyone that I
meet. Amen.
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