First Sunday of Lent
Today is the first Sunday of Lent. The scripture reminds us today of Jesus heading into the desert. Boy, let me tell you. I struggled a bit today. My priest lectured about what Lent is. He related this time to catholic spring training, aka as going back to the basics. Any catholic knows, there are three things to be doing during lent: 1) fasting 2) praying and 3) almsgiving.Ā
Fasting, I have been fasting during Lent as long as remember. I actually feel guilt whenever I donāt fast during Lent. So, I didnāt really have to worry about fasting, it had been engrained into who I am.Ā
Prayer, prayer is harder for me. Itās not that I donāt have the time, itās more like what to I say. I feel so selfish when I ask God for strength on my test whenever there are people praying for food, clean water, help, and so many more things. Itās a internal struggle within. If yāall have anyway to help me rethink this, Iād appreciate the help.Ā
Almsgiving, I have always donated my time to the church, especially a little more during the season of Lent, but as years past by that has slowly dwindled. It hurts thinking about it, but I donāt know how. I have no money to give, as I am in college. My time is fairly limited. I donāt know a way to give back in a meaningful way. So, my priest talks about giving a little more kindness, and understanding during Lent. So, this is what Iāll do this lent. Iāll give back by listening, being a little kinder, and providing more understanding.Ā
Lent is a time to go back to the basics of what catholicism is and become a little more like Christ. I look forward to what this season will bring me. I want to create a stronger relationship with him. Hereās to the new season. God Bless.













