Saying YES to Lent

              We approach the threshold of the season

of Lent …. As if on cue .. The Gospel for

today reminds us of a great challenge in

our lives .. The ability to simply say yes,

with meaning … our yes to Lent as a time to

look within, breathe in a journey that sheds

light, just as the season of Spring does to

nature, light on the roots of faith that

nourishes and gives strength to us as we

gently find our way out of winter … not just

the season of darkness but the darkness of

our anger, fractured relationships, harsh

judgements … and that’s just beginning

with our reflection of our relationship with

self, then we can begin to reflect on our

relationship with others and maybe, just

maybe, how we can allow the Good News

of the Gospel influence a new springtime

relationship with self and others.

If only, to emerge from a Lenten season

emboldened in our desire to be hope filled

and enthusiastic to greet Christ as risen in

self and in to seek Christ risen in others.

That … would be truly an Easter reward to

the YES we had said at the beginning of

Lent. …. Vote YES next Wednesday.

Ash Wednesday 18th February.