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‘Taking Up’ for Lent
‘What are you giving up for Lent?’ ‘Sweets!’ Childish? Of course. As a child, though, to go forty days without sweets was a serious commitment. St Patrick’s Day was the only light in a seemingly endless journey of sweet deprivation.
There is so much more to Lent. The child in us may give up sweets, but the faithful part of us is called to a place of reflection and repentance, where we take stock and accept what we find, a storeroom from which is brought out the old and the new, where we might find memories of more faith- filled and innocent days, when going to church and blessing our face came naturally.
As well as ‘giving up’ for Lent is there a place for ‘taking up’ too? Taking up a more positive outlook, taking up again the call to Sunday Mass? Is there room on the Lenten journey for a bit of social justice, outreach, charity, volunteerism? Space to make a difference in the lives of others? Maybe, if we can forgive a little, love a lot, share more, pray sincerely, be involved, we will find that instead of giving up sweets, a spiritual sweetness, a true sense of wellness, will envelop us.
Vincent Sherlock, The Sacred Heart Messenger, February 2023
We remember at this time...
Mothers’ Day is more than a date – it’s a love letter to the women who shape us. Mothering Sunday is about gratitude and it’s a chance to say “thanks Mam” for all the dinners, late-night chats, and the love that never gives up. It gives us the opportunity to give back a tiny portion of what our mothers have given us.
This day, March 30th 2025 is about our mams. So how can we show our gratitude? It’s the simple things that can often mean the most – washing the dishes, hanging out the washing, making the dinner, or just calling to say “hello”.
Lord, I lift up my mother to you. Please give her wisdom and guide her along the path of life. Provide the strength, and encouragement she needs as she finds balance in her life. Bless those who long to be mothers and for those who have lost babies and children. Bring them comfort and let them know that they are not alone. Amen!
Sacred Space – Daily Prayer for 25 Years
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