Monday, February 28, 2011

Lent Starts in Eight Days...

As usual, Sister Mary Martha hits the nail right on the head:

But... I don't believe in giving up something for Lent that you need to do anyhow. Want to quit smoking and go on a diet? Do it on your own time. This season is about you and God, not about you and your waist size. At the end of Lent, you should be saying, "Wow, I have a much closer relationship with God now!" Not, "Wow, look how great I look in these jeans! Thank you, God!

Read her annual Lenten reminder here.

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