Are you Carrying a Heavy Cross? (Podcast, OGW, 055)

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I want to mention briefly, two things as a follow-up to my post yesterday, and then I will move on to my podcast content.

First, this excerpt from today’s first reading from Deuteronomy Chapter 30 is often quoted in regards to being pro-life:

“I have set before you life and death,
the blessing and the curse.
Choose life.”

In this passage, we hear Moses telling the people not to turn their hearts away from God nor be led astray and ignore God and his commandments.  It is a good passage to reflect on as we begin this holy season of Lent.

Secondly, I just want to provide a link to a statement from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in regards to the news this week.  It is always wise to pay attention to what our bishops say.

Okay, on to my podcast, which can be found at janetcassidy.blubrry.net.

Do you feel like you are bearing a cross that is simply too heavy to bear?

Are you wondering where you can find some relief?

I have a little story for you that I think goes well with today’s gospel reading from Luke (Chapter 9, Verse 23). I hope you will tune in to listen; it’s called The Cross Room.

In today’s reading Jesus tells his disciples (and you and me), “If anyone wishes to come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.”

I look at this as our Lenten assignment. Practice these as best you can; maybe they will even become a virtuous habit for you!

Self-discipline, Take up your daily cross, Follow Jesus

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Janet Cassidy
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