HOLY  “Having a divine quality.” “Exalted or worthy of complete devotion as one perfect in goodness and righteousness.” In the New Testament, the word for holy is “hagios” and means set apart, reverend, sacred, and worthy of veneration.” Wow, we talk about being “holy”, those are big shoes to fill. Especially when you recognize the importance placed on our God, …

TEMPLE  “A place devoted to a special purpose.” (1 Corinthians 6:19-20)  “Do you know that your body is a Temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God, and that you are not your own? For you have been purchased at a price. Therefore, glorify God in your body” I must admit that it wasn’t until recently …

PASSION “Intense, driving, or overmastering feeling of conviction, ardent affection, emotion.” In reflection, I realize there have been many things during my life that I have been passionate about. I have learned that at times passion can be good or bad, sinful or righteous, and sometimes overwhelming to the point of overriding rationality. It took some time to realize desires …

LIGHT  “Something that makes vision possible – something that enlightens or informs.” At certain times in my life I stumbled through the Darkness, even with the lights on. The gift of light was given by God on the fourth day of creation to illuminate the earth, so, we might see all the good things He created for us. I love …

SURRENDER “To give oneself up into the power of another.” I was reflecting on this word and thinking about the impact it has on one’s life. Then I remembered when Jesus surrendered to His Father on Holy Thursday. “And going a little farther, He threw Himself on the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it possible, let this cup pass …

FAST  “To abstain from food, to eat sparingly.” I have always struggled with this, seems I am better at it when I must give blood, or prepare for a medical procedure than I am when it comes to preparing myself for God. Am I alone in this? I know I should be obedient and Fast, and there are days I …

ALMS “Something given freely to relieve the poor.” Almsgiving is a key part of the Lenten journey one that we all should embrace with an open heart. We can give in so many ways, and it is never about the amount of money, of time, or of love that is given. If we give freely from the heart God blesses …

PRAY  “To address God with adoration, confession, supplication, or thanksgiving.” I like to think that I prayed like this all the time, seems as though most of the time in my life I was asking for something or asking for forgiveness for something. I have so enjoyed the change in my prayer life, where I can sit in adoration, pray …

REPENT  “To turn from sin, and dedicate oneself to the amendment of one’s life.” A little follow up to yesterday, John also told us to Repent. Knowing we are all sinners, we are reminded by John that repentance is another form of preparation of our souls, giving everything to God and seeking His forgiveness There are times I feel I …

PREPARE “Make ready or able to do or deal with something.” Hearing this word, I am reminded of the voice of John the Baptist crying out in the wilderness, saying ‘Repent and prepare the way for the Lord’. This first day of Lent we are called to prepare; to prepare our hearts and souls for what lies ahead…The Kingdom of …