Prayer, fasting and almsgiving (the works of mercy) remain the classic Lenten practices. But are we really serious about carrying out these practices? According to Jesus, the Pharisee who prayed at the front of the Temple wasn’t really praying (see Luke 18:9-14). His “prayer” was more about praising himself than about being open to God’s grace.
The more we live in the truth about God, ourselves and others, the more genuine will our prayer, fasting and works of mercy be, the more they will represent who we truly are before God. That is the path to true freedom. Sin is always a counterfeit freedom.
We don’t have to wait until we see God face-to-face to arrive at that truth and to know deep down that God loves us profoundly and invites us to share in divine life forever.
Fiscaladspace joins everyone in the observance of the lenten season. Happy Easter!
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