Trusting in God’s Mercy This Lenten Season
There are many things in life that we do with uncertainty, not knowing the outcome. For example, a person might approach someone they are attracted to and ask them on a date. They could receive either a favorable or an unfavorable response. We might invest money in the stock market, hoping to see a return, but instead, we could lose everything we put in.
As we begin our Lenten season, the prophet Joel encourages us to turn to God with these words:
“Even now, says the LORD, return to me with your whole heart, with fasting, and weeping, and mourning; Rend your hearts, not your garments, and return to the LORD, your God. For gracious and merciful is he, slow to anger, rich in kindness, and relenting in punishment.” – Joel 2:12-13
While many things in life involve taking risks and facing uncertainty, when it comes to God, things are different. We can trust in His mercy, His kindness, and His forgiveness.
With this confidence in God, we turn to Him this Lenten season with our whole hearts. We embrace a spirit of contrition and express that contrition through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.
Vivat Jesus!
Fr. D.J. Egan
Rev. David J. Egan, Chaplain
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