In recent years, one of the beautiful Lenten practices that our parish has developed is our Friday Pasta Nights, hosted by the Knights of Columbus. It is a time that brings us together, to talk with one another, to share with one another. It is a time of true fellowship which we do so rarely. It is a good Lenten practice to be with each other and share one another’s company.
At the table, a couple of weeks ago, was this beautiful list of Spring Cleaning for Lent which I thought is worth sharing with all of you.
Rearrange: My priorities ~ Make a list of things that are really important to me
Get Rid of: Things that are blocking my growth ~ ex. lack of forgiveness of self
Clean Up: My act!
Air Out: My grievances ~ Clear the air between an estranged friend & myself; start over
Redo: My self image ~ By reflecting on how God loves me for who I am ~ Who am I?
Dust off: My old New Year’s resolutions, My Bible ~ read a passage each day
Rebuild: Relationships ~ Reach out to someone
Wash Out: My worries, fears and anxieties ~ Rinse them out with the hope that comes from recalling how God has been with me in the past
Mop: My brow after working for someone else by lending a helping hand
Wipe Clean: My conscience ~ Ask for forgiveness for my failures
Polish: My manners, My concerns for the sensitivities of others, My day to day socializing
Rest: Spend some quiet time relaxing alone or with another, Or in reflection at the end of the day
These are some practical things for us to do in these last few weeks we have left of Lent. Let’s get busy and make it happen!
Hope to see you all next Friday at Pasta Night!
God bless you!
Fr Pat