Mea Culpa

Only 6 weeks into the new year and I have broken my New Year’s Resolution to write my blog on a regular basis. Mea Culpa (that’s Latin for “through my fault” and is an acknowledgment for doing wrong). I am not sure what happened to the last half of February but it has whizzed by and here it is March 2nd. As of today I am renewing my resolution! There will be more blogging in the future.
Since I last wrote we have entered the Season of Lent. It began with the quiet but meaningful Ash Wednesday service. Ash Wednesday is my favourite service of the year. I love the ritual that reminds us of the earthiness of life as well as the call to be open to God’s leading during the Season of Lent.
The 40 days of Lent (not counting Sundays) are to replicate Jesus’ forty days in the wilderness before he began his ministry. I think those were intense days of discernment, listening and being open to God.
I used to give up something as a way to recognize and mark Lent. There is meaning in that exercise, the discipline of resisting temptation can deepen one’s spirit. But this year instead of “denial” I am using Lent as a season to be open. I am trying to clear space for God – sounds ambitious I know, but I think Lent can signal a wonderful time of discernment and listening.
How about you – what are you doing for Lent?