The other day, I shared a list,
"10 Things to Remember for Lent," written by Bishop David L. Ricken of
Green Bay Wisconsin. When I looked at his list again, especially in
light of thinking how to apply it to my own Lenten Journey, I realized
that his list is flawed. What? He's a Bishop! How could his Lenten list
be flawed?Well, it is and I'm going to explain how I came to that
conclusion, as I share my own list..
His list:
- Remember the
formula. (prayer, fasting, giving)
- It’s a time of
prayer.
- It’s a time to
fast.
- It’s a time to work
on discipline.
- It’s about dying
to yourself.
- Don’t do too much.
- Lent reminds us of
our weakness.
- Be patient with
yourself.
- Reach out in
charity.
- Learn to love
like Christ.
His first item is fine and I agree with it.
But numbers 2, 3 and 9 are included in it. This leads me to my own list.
Just as his list served to help me focus on my own journey my creating a
map, if you are to have a map for your journey, then you must create it yourself. Feel free to use mine as a guide. Sometimes it helps to have choices just so you can decide what isn't right for you!
My "7 Things to Know About Lent" I will elaborate on them in another post.
1. There is no formula.
2. Lent is a time of prayer.
3. Lent is a time of listening.
4. Lent is a time of focused discipline.
5. Lent reminds us of our weaknesses.
6. Lent is about giving.
7. Lent is a starting point.
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