“If we are to give ourselves to God completely as we are, we must make room for our mental and emotional state.
At its core, Lent is about preparing ourselves for a deeper and fuller reception of Christ into our hearts. The Church encourages the practice of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving as the primary methods of preparation.
Ultimately, this culminates in the celebration of Holy Week, coming to fruition on Easter Sunday, when we receive and celebrate the Risen Lord.
“What will help me open my heart to the mystery of Holy Week and help me receive Christ more fully into my heart?
You may be surprised by the answer. You may need more mercy, compassion, and validation to be able to have the courage to go deeper into your heart and let Christ meet you there.
We are so tough on ourselves sometimes and feeling the relief of acknowledging our very good reasons for struggling can be like a healing salve that emboldens us to take the next few steps closer to God.”
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