34 of our fellow parishioners wrote reflections throughout this Lenten season. How many of us are writers? How many of us are scripture scholars? How many of us are scared to write a reflection? That doesn't matter. What matters is that 34 parishioners we sit with in the pews with each weekend at St. Anthony's took the time and effort to share with us how God was speaking to them this Lent.
I re-read each of their reflections and pulled out a sentence or two that I felt really captured something special, profound, or worthy of our reflection as we head into Holy Week. I even included excerpts from next week's Holy Week reflection writers.
When I put myself at the foot of the cross or picture myself sitting with Jesus in the garden, I am happy to suffer alongside Him. Meredith Dreasler
Other gods can be riches, work, family, sex, friendship or anything you place as center to your interests over your love of God. Jon Grate
A time to pray more, give more, eat less, give up the things that are not necessary in life and reflect on the remarkable life Jesus lived. Deb Hinds
Our ministries at St. Anthony offer us many opportunities to help others. We welcome, serve, listen, comfort, visit, and feed. Liz Lazio
My parents did everything they could to make me a good Catholic, and then sent me into the world. It was my choice to come back to church and my choice to become a part of St. Anthony’s community. Amanda Walters
If we can encourage others to care about and help each other, repenting of their evil ways, the world will be a better place for future generations. Lori Albansoder
This time of Lenten sacrifice gives us all an opportunity to look closely at ourselves and to see what changes we may need to make in order to live our best lives going forward. Mary Boozer
