40 Days of Seeking Him ~ Day 4
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Last night I was too tired to write a post. The boys and I had been gone for the afternoon at a homeschool group bread baking educational event. Then, we went as a family to the first Soup and Stations at our parish. By the time we returned home, I was wiped and longing for some sleep. Tonight, though, I wanted to write a few words.
When I was at church last night, I saw a table of resources and picked up a few. Among the resources were copies of The Word Among Us for Lent 2012. The copy I picked up has not only the daily reflections and articles, but also the daily readings for the season. As a busy mom, I need tools and resources to quickly grab and integrate into my days and this one fits the bill.
I am seriously thinking a subscription to this ‘magazine’ will be happening this year.
During a late lunch today, I took time to read the reflection for the day. It took the words “Follow Me” from the Gospel reading of the day (Luke 5:27-32) and reminds us that Christ calls us to follow Him as he called the many disciples who walked with Him.
I also love that this particular Gospel reminds us that Christ came for the sinners of the world. “I have not come to call the righteous to repentance but sinners.”
I know that I am most definitely a sinner who does not always follow Christ the way I probably should. My pesky ‘flesh’ gets in the way with demands of making it happy in the short term. As I’ve matured, I’d like to think I have better control over the flesh and am truly following Christ’s call in all aspects of my life. But, I know that I’d be living in serious self-denial.
I have the active participation down in many areas of my life. I attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of obligation as well as other times (like First Friday) when I am able. I pray daily and have started back to a more regular reading of Holy Scripture. But, am I doing all I should be doing or am I sometimes trying to avoid challenging situations?
It is living fully the life God calls me to lead, which includes following Christ in all things, that I seek. And, I am forever grateful that He showers His people with mercy and forgiveness.
This year, I am joining Trish @ A House Upon the Rock in co-hosting the 40 Days of Seeking Him meme. The linky will be up each week so you can add in posts daily, weekly, or whenever you are able. The posts can be about anything related to Lent and preparing for Easter ~ crafts, food, devotions, music or reflections are all welcomed.
I hope you will join us on this journey as we prepare our hearts to receive the wonderful gift of salvation we’ve been given through Jesus’ death and resurrection.
I love this post. I used to work every weekend and I got out of going to mass like I used to. I have found myself going to mass at times on the catholic channel where they have mass many times during the day. I am confused with the deacons who are regular people and they are acting like priests. This bothers me and I suppose since I live in such a small town that the lack of priests can be the problem. I am confused about many things in the church these days. The church seems to be conforming to society more than its self. I love your honestly and that you are celebrating the lent season and coming of Easter. Thanks for reminding me of things. I listen to a lot of archives of Mother angelica and different topics on the internet of the bible. There is so much out there which is wonderful.
Rita,
I think there can be some confusion as to the role of a deacon. They can do a LOT of things, but there are some things that only a priest can do.
As for the Church conforming to society, I think this has been true for some parishes while the Church as a whole has not conformed. It can be very hard to not get sucked into the relativism prevalent in society today and think it is ‘logical’ and the Church hasn’t a clue about a thing.
I’m so lucky that I have resources like The Word Among Us, and the Little Black Book of daily devotions.
I was just wondering with a friend – how it is possible that I have such a clear vision of who I want to be, and I think it, study it and pray about it, but way too often, when I’m under pressure, I fall back on all of my flaws? *sigh*
Catherine ~ if we could solve that ‘little problem’, the world would be such a nice place. That pesky ‘flesh’, though, gets in the way and we often take the familiar paths. I know that I am most definitely guilty of that! I am thankful that God forgives us our sins and we can start anew.
Self-denial, I need more of that. It’s so true, our flesh gets in the way. Thankfully, He gives grace and mercy.
Loved this post.
I missed writing today, but am caught up with reading this week’s posts, that is an accomplishment in itself!
I’m not quite done with reading all the posts this week.
Self-denial is something that is firmly planted on my heart right now, so don’t be surprised if I start writing about it again.