Tag: Lent
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Lent and Blindness
The visible deceives, despite that it appears so substantial and trustworthy. Our eyes are not as reliable as they seem, even if they are the natural sense that we tend to trust most of all. This uncomfortable fact presents us with a dilemma, because what we cannot see, the invisible and mysterious things of God,…
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Lent and the Spirit
With effort and practice, we can learn to discern the movement of God’s Spirit in the world, but first we must recognize how the Spirit works within our inner selves. Our temptation is to think we can see the Spirit in the world generally, and particularly in the lives of others, when we have yet…
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Mind Fast
When you fast, do not put on a gloomy face as the hypocrites do, for they neglect their appearance so that they will be noticed by men when they are fasting. Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full. Matthew 6:16 Many have noted that Jesus says “when you fast” and not “if…
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Lent & Active Emptiness
A fast during Lent encourages us to search for what we might release, and to look for something we hope to receive. Letting go makes room for what can come if we are open and have made space. Often what we receive is unexpected. Our hope can be superseded by what is given, though time…
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A Question for Lent
One focus of Lent is that we are urged to be introspective. If we intend to examine ourselves, we need good questions. Knowing where to probe, what thoughts or frameworks to investigate, and to be daring enough to look within, is required if we are to engage meaningfully with our own inner lives. We inevitably…