Thursday, April 5, 2012

Lend your Spirit to Lent

With the long break in observance of Lent here in the Philippines, it is always a good time to look back on the first few months of the year and see how far you've come towards your goals. Or how far you still need to go.. a moment of recollection but more a time for renewal.  It also makes you think of what is more important - - to go on that swimming expedition, a visit to the local church, read the Bible, ponder on life's possibilities or simply just chill & relax tired & weary bones, muscles and brain.

It is vital however to think in terms of how you are going to use that extended weekend to appreciate the blessings you have been given and to refresh the mind on what the occasion is really all about - - a reconnection to your spirituality, the faith and gratitude to the One Supreme Being for whom we commemorate this holy week.  Think of the Passion of Christ and forego your own simplistic & sometimes selfish passions towards earthly endeavors..just for a brief period.