My Journey

I made it through the second day of Lent. That statement sounds so pathetic, but this morning I woke up and thought oh crap I've got to do it again. About 15 minutes or so later things were pretty good. There was such freedom in what I had begun. The idea of Lent had been a little overwhelming, but when I found myself in the midst of my struggles there was something very profound that happened, His strength was transforming. Normally, I’m so consumed with life that my eyes are not fixed on Christ.

My practicing Lent helps me reorient myself to God.

I find myself calling out to him again and again Lord Jesus Christ Son of the Living God have mercy on me a sinner.

I came across this prayer in The Divine Hours written by Phyllis Tickle. Considering the season it was fitting.

Almighty and everlasting God, you hate nothing you have made and forgive the sins of all who are penitent: Create and make in me a new and contrite heart, that I, worthily lamenting my sins and acknowledging my wretchedness, may obtain of you, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.