Lent
Why You SHOULD Give Up Chocolate for Lent
Apparently, giving something up for Lent has become lame. The current wisdom is instead of sacrificing something for Lent and making yourself miserable, we should focus on doing something “positive” instead. This article shares a better idea . . .
Read MoreRemaining in the Crypt: Diligence
We can be so impatient when we are faced with how slow our hearts are to change. This article addresses that impatience, including how facing the impatience an be part of our spiritual project!
Read MoreWorking In the Crypt: Fasting
Tis true, we cannot reach Christ’s fortieth day, Yet to go part of that religious way, Is better than to rest We cannot reach our Saviour’s purity, Yet are we bid, ” Be holy e’en as He,” In both let’s do our best. Who goeth in the way which Christ hath gone, Is much more…
Read MoreHow Lent Reminds Us of What We Should Be Doing All Year
In her wisdom, the Church gives us these seasons of preparation – Advent and Lent – not only to help us truly understand the feasts they precede, but to remind us of what we should be doing as disciples of Jesus every single day. It’s the nature of the lay state, living in the world, that we get distracted. We’re called to live as disciples and so to transform the world around us. But all to often we get distracted and end up being transformed by the world instead. Advent and Lent are seasons to call us back to the Covenant – and back to true discipleship.
Read MoreWorking in the Crypt: Abandonment to the Will of God
If it belongs not to my care Whether I die or live; To love and serve Thee is my share, And this Thy grace must give. If death shall bruise this springing seed Before it come to fruit, The will with Thee goes for the deed, ************************************ Thy life was in the root. ************************************ Would…
Read MoreFrom the Crypt: What Example of Transformation Can You Present to the World?
True repentance means moving not only away from sin, but toward goodness (and ultimately toward God). So let’s consider what example of God’s goodness we share with the world.
Read MoreSitting in the Crypt: Self-Reflection and Self-Knowledge
By all means use sometimes to be alone. Salute thyself: see what thy soul doth wear. Dare to look in thy chest; for ’tis thine own; And tumble up and down what thou find’st there. Who cannot rest till he good fellows find, He breaks up house, turns out of doors his mind. Herbert. Our…
Read MoreInto the Crypt: Ash Wednesday and True Repentance
Lent is the perfect time to visit the Crypt of your Inner Abbey. The Crypt is about cooperating with grace in order to become the masterpiece God created you to be. Ash Wednesday calls us to repentance. But what is true repentance? How does it differ from simple remorse? Come explore the Crypt of your Inner Abbey with us!
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