Hello Dear Reader,
Last post to this blog was in January 2012. At least it wasn't years ago. In the meantime, Lent came and is almost gone.
Since I progress nicely towards Profession as a Secular Franciscan (thanks Mark C.), I wanted to make this Lent a very special one. I am not really the kind of Catholic that will "just" give up chocolate, I asked the Spirit to lead me towards the Father in different behaviors. Dietary I did give up quite a bit of carbs but I wanted to fast from pride and judgement. God's Grace is always enough and so I succeeded with some difficulty.
In my formation, we began to learn more about the Franciscan virtues. Not very different than the Virtues of Faith, Hope and Charity but additional ones such as wisdom and simplicity, & humility and obedience. The Litany of Humility was a real eye-opener as I can see myself doing as much as possible to be noticed and admired. But why would my Good Lord bring me to the Franciscans if I was already perfect.
This is Holy Week and so I walk with the Lord Jesus towards His cross and then His Resurrection. I strive every day to walk as closely as I can.
God bless you!
Sylvia
