The whole of the Lenten season is imbued with this conviction, which we could say is echoed by three words offered to us in order to rekindle the heart of the believer: pause, see and return. ![]() Lent is the ideal time to unmask these and other temptations, to allow our hearts to beat once more in tune with the vibrant heart of Jesus. Distrust, apathy and resignation: these are demons that deaden and paralyze the soul of a believing people. ![]() If the fruit of faith is charity – as Mother Teresa often used to say – then the fruit of distrust is apathy and resignation. And it is sad to note that, when faced with the ever-varying circumstances of our daily lives, there are voices raised that take advantage of pain and uncertainty the only thing they aim to do is sow distrust. Each of us knows the difficulties we have to face. The Church in her maternal wisdom invites us to pay special attention to anything that could dampen or even corrode our believing heart. The season of Lent is a favourable time to remedy the dissonant chords of our Christian life and to receive the ever new, joyful and hope-filled proclamation of the Lord’s Passover. ![]() HOLY MASS, BLESSING AND IMPOSITION OF THE ASHES
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