Comments on: Saturday 3/9/19 Not giving up

By: Sandi

Sandi — Sun, 10 Mar 2019 14:43:30 +0000

I always enjoy your reflections. Several years ago I started giving up negative comments during Lent. Here I am again this year, trying again. I hate the negativity that comes out of me and have been trying to stem the outpouring. Work has made it difficult but through prayer my situation has finally changed and I’ve found I’m much more calm and positive. I am praying that this Lent helps me to further improve myself so others can see Christ when they look at me.

By: Linda

Linda — Sat, 09 Mar 2019 13:55:07 +0000

Julie,
I felt like this was speaking to me. “By refraining from negative comments, sharing your blessings with others and forgoing your own pursuits to dedicate just one day a week to the Lord, you will begin to live your life with intention and, with any luck, will make a permanent change for the better. ” This is what my goal is. I will take it one day at a time and hope it becomes a good habit. Thank you Julie, and God bless you!

By: Clotilda

Clotilda — Sat, 09 Mar 2019 13:45:49 +0000

Thank you Julie this insightful reflection. The truth is that I am one of those who thought giving up something is what lent is all about. Since I discovered “A Catholic Moment”, and started reading daily scriptures and reflections, I have learnt that lent is not just about the self. It is about love, it is indeed love. It is not so much about benefiting the mortal self but enriching, developing, and improving the immortal self….the soul. When we nurture our spiritual self to the point of being spiritual, earthly things no longer matter. Then, our thoughts, words, and actions become aligned with what God wants….love for God and for our neighbours. Thank you Julie.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 09 Mar 2019 11:06:26 +0000

Lent seems a commitment, almost a covenant to being a spiritually a better person. The big three come to mind, prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Wouldn’t it be cool if we could do a little bit of everything. Thanks you Julie

By: Chris Curleyc

Chris Curleyc — Sat, 09 Mar 2019 11:05:16 +0000

Thank you for your reflection. Lent does demand more thought than just giving up the old reliables. Have learned to do Lent one day at a time, and if I mess up on one of those days, it stands alone, and the rest of Lent’s goals can still be achieved. The most difficult, and potentially rewarding aim I have this year, is in prayer, and making myself sit down in the evening and review all the reflections and readings of the day, all of the praying. So far so good, but amn’t finding it as easy or as “pretty” as it sounded when first decided on. On another, lighter note: when I was in Catholic school in the 50s, any one who opted for early Mass before school was allowed to eat breakfast at her/his desk after, and that was my big thrill, I thought it was so cool I can still remember my boiled egg and packet of salt.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 09 Mar 2019 11:04:39 +0000

By: Gary Bowen

Gary Bowen — Sat, 09 Mar 2019 10:36:01 +0000

Julie I read your reflections every week and find them very inspirational. Thank you.