Breathe
We live in a very fast pace world where many people are occupied with their own lives and the challenges of their lives and of their family. Lent is a time where we are called to slow down. Take a breath and reflect on what is the condition of my spiritual life and the quality of my relationship with others. For many people this slowing down may not be possible. However, realistically at some point in our lives we will have to slow down. Hopefully it will not be too late for us to then enjoy what is really meaningful and life-giving to us. Pope Francis in his message at the beginning of Lent states, "God’s people, then, need this interior renewal, lest we become indifferent and withdraw into ourselves...." More importantly Lent refocuses and reminds me that their are many other people who are in some very difficult situations and that they are my brothers and sisters who may need my help. Personally this Lent has been way too busy...