When a person is given a task to accomplish - the first thing to do - assess one's tool chest. What tools are available - are there enough - proper tools - how well can one use those available . After all the tools are gathered - time to begin the task at hand. As we start our Lenten experience all of us should also look at what is available to help us have the best experience we can. Books - writing materials - time schedule - Rosaries - Mass times - availability of Adoration - Confession - Stations schedule - Days of Reflection - Retreats. With six weeks of Lent - plenty of time to make use of everything available.
In Lent there is no wrong way to experience the bountiful blessings - no wrong way to use the tools available - pick as few - as many - as one wishes. All efforts are rewarded - praiseworthy. The goal - the golden ring - holiness - available to all - at different degrees of effort. As long as ones tries - the attempt will be rewarded.
Deacon Dale
