JMJ. It's hard to believe that this Easter will be the 12th anniversary of my conversion, my 12th years as a Catholic. And as the idiom goes, "it keeps getting gooder and gooder." But it's time to think about Lent and how I hope to make it more meaningful for me. In the past it was always customary to think about one's "Lenten sacrifice." An then the Church in her wisdom suggested that one also add something positive, too. This makes perfect sense.
But it dawned on me tonight as I gave thought to my plans that it would take me so much further if I started making Lenten resolutions If our sacrifices would be beneficial for the 40 days of Lent, why not make them permanent? Now I haven't made New Years' resolutions since before my conversion. The New Year holiday was of absolutely no importance to me whatsoever. But Lent! Why not make Ash Wednesday my New Year and make my actions permanent?
I wish I could say I prayed about this beforehand and was inspired to come up with this plan. Who knows, maybe it is inspired? This year, along with my sacrifice, which I hope to make permanent and which shall go unnamed, I also intend to add an extra decade of the Holy Rosary each day, ad aeternam, for the benefit of the unborn and for life. If you think this is a good idea, too, spread the word and let me know if you think this is worthwhile. Blessed Mother, please pray that our Lent be a time of joy, wonder, and growth. Amen.
