As I reflected on Easter, I realized that the death of Christ would be in vain if we did not practice what he taught us by his exemplary living. His actions during Holy Week demonstrate how we should live with each other.
Scripture for Life: In an interesting combination of Scripture passages, the story of Abraham's test prepares us for contemplating Jesus' transfiguration.
What if this Lent, instead of holding tight to a roadmap of tasks or rules, the invitation was to a more free-range traveler's point of view, to explore the art of accompaniment as it plays out in our everyday lives?
Scripture for Life: As we begin Lent, rather than choose something to give up, a more radical approach could be to commit to taking the leisure that allows us to dream beyond our current horizons.
"Tent of refuge" is a powerful biblical image of God Amma that indicates protection, welcome, shelter and training. Faced with our difficult reality, I propose to rediscover the tent of refuge called Christian community.
During this Lenten season, it is worthwhile to unite all our pains with that of the suffering Messiah, in order to convert all painful situations into "redemptive pain," which will bear multiple fruits for all.
Horizons -I am convinced that we need a collective reset in God's love. We need to know, believe and rest in God's love and then act accordingly. This is our spiritual crisis point, and the reset is the antidote.
As my forehead was signed with ashes, I was declaring to all that I will practice Lenten exercises fully, and that as I pray, fast and give alms, my relationship with God and my fellow humans will improve.
