Today is Wednesday of the 1st Week of Lent.
Listen for the subtle difference in the collects for Holy Mass in the Ordinary and the Extraordinary Forms. They are similar, but – AGAIN – a change was made in the Novus Ordo.
Today we hear Pope Benedict… yes… how can we not focus on him during these last days of his pontificate? A taste…
Lent reminds us, therefore, that the Christian life is a neverending combat in which the “weapons” of prayer, fasting, and penance are used. Fighting against evil, against every form of selfishness and hate, and dying to oneself to live in God is the ascetic journey that every disciple of Jesus is called to make
with humility and patience, with generosity and perseverance. Following the divine Teacher in docility makes Christians witnesses and apostles of peace.
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I’m a fan of the Ember Days, and your idea of being rooted in spiritual time, in connection with the changing seasons of the world, however I find that only works completely if you’re in the Northern Hemisphere…
Love the reference to tempura. Also, your point about false spiritualism is so important. Because we are all weak, it is too easy to think one is “saved” for sure, which is presumptuous. Thank you for taking time to do these daily. Prayers for you.
Father, I love these LENTCAzTs. They are a great way to start my morning! I didn’t hear the Collects for the Masses yesterday or today. Am I missing something?
Thank you for explaining the ember days, Father.
It will not play for me. I have tried several times already today. I am sorry to bother but will try later and see if it was fixed. I keep getting this message:
http://wdtprs.com/blog/lentcazt_13/01_08_lentcazt2013.mp3