When I was younger, Lent always seemed like a depressing season well fitted for the end of winter. The only good thing about Lent was that I was not allowed to practice the piano on Fridays during Lent. That was actually a treat for me since I hated practicing.
As an adult, I have come to a new understanding of the Season of Lent. In some ways, it is a season of growth and new life. It is a season of expectancy and preparation. After all, once Lent in here you know that Easter and spring are just around the corner.
Lent can also be a time for a new start. By now I have usually forgotten my New Year's Resolutions or grown bored with them. This provides me with another opportunity to begin anew. I have another chance to make my spiritual life better.
May our Lenten observances bring us closer to God and God's Kingdom.
Sr. Catherine, OSB
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