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Lent to me is the most important time
of the year because during Lent I choose days in which I can fast, pray more,
do penance and in general be closer to God. Being humble is one of the most
important lessons I have learned from family and being raised as a Catholic.
During these 40 days I try to be more open minded towards people and I try to
reflect on how my life has changed since Lent in the previous year. This time
of the year is the best season to reflect upon the Gospel MT 5:17-19. Jesus
said to his disciples “ ...Therefore, whoever breaks one of the least three
commandments and teaches others to do so will be called least in the Kingdom of
Heaven. But whoever obeys and teaches these commandments will be called
greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven.” It’s important to reflect on this quote
because this season is a season of penance. We often forget that every day we
should ask God for forgiveness, because that might just be the last day of our
life. However, before Easter we are reminded of His good deeds, of His non-ending
prayers for us, and of our salvation. We cannot deny that we strongly believe
Him, that we find in Him comfort that is beyond human capacity and that we will
always love Him and adore Him, because He feels the same for us.
I believe in this religion that has
lasted for so many centuries, that has faced so many obstacles and still reigns
today in the hearts of the believers. For as difficult as it is to spread the
word, we have an obligation to Him to do it. We should continue to grow with
Him, and take others with us. We should suggest, explain, demonstrate and give
honor and value to His Death and His Resurrection but we should not try to
impose it on anyone. He wants us
to love him and be open with him. He wants us to recognize that he is merciful
and won’t judge us as long as we continue to pray in Him and give Him thanks
for all that He has done for us.
Irena Nilaj
FCLC 2016
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