Sr. Ann Patrice of our community has a beautiful Godchild
named Clare. Clare’s mom, Annie,
and Sr. Ann Patrice are lifetime friends.
Annie had told Sr. Ann Patrice that Clare had given up chocolate for
Lent. Sr. Ann Patrice was
surprised as Clare LOVES chocolate.
The next time Sr. Ann Patrice saw Clare she said, “Clare, I heard that
you have up chocolate for Lent. I’m
so very proud of you.” Little
Clare looked up at Sr. Ann Patrice and said, “A (that’s what she calls her) I
want to show God how much I love him.”
Amazing words from a little girl – I WANT TO SHOW GOD HOW
MUCH I LOVE HIM.
That’s what Lent is all about! Making space and taking time for God so that we can grow
more deeply in our love for the One who loves us more than we can fathom!
Reflection
How are you showing God how much you love him? Where do you need to make space or take
more time for God? Let’s each try
to do a little something extra during the third week of Lent.
Loving God,
Our hearts are filled with gratitude for your deep love for
us.
We love you and desire to love you even more.
Open our hearts to your grace so that
Our
lives might be filled with desire for you.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
