How about a few theological questions for you to ponder as the church community begins to once again walk into that spiritual wilderness known as Lent.
Do I ever take the time to reflect on why I am here and what God’s purpose for me has been or continues to be?
Perhaps the same question seen from a different angle: whose lives have been bettered because I have been a part of them?
If Lent is merely a time to “give up chocolate,” why am I wasting my time (and the Lord’s time) pretending the season has any meaning?
Like it or not, as an adult, I am a role model. As an adult Christian, I am supposed to model Christ. So what kind of Christ do others see when they watch me?
Is it easier to love your pet than to love other human beings, and if so, what does that say about your understanding of love?
Do I really believe in a Jesus who died to redeem even the one person in my life whom I can’t stand?
If I find that I am consistently being taken for granted, how do I react? What needs to change?
To quote the Lord: “if you love those who love you, what merit is there in that? Even the pagans do that!”
When was the last time I was actually and sincerely grateful to anyone working with me or for me?
If there is garbage in my life that keeps me from being happy and keeps me from being at peace with God, then when am I ever going to take out the garbage?
Happy Lent !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-- Fr. Joe