Are You Tired of Lent?
Dr. Regis Martin of Franciscan University of Steubenville is tired of Lent. Watch what he has to say here: I have a confession to make: I agree with him. Here we are at day 17 of the Lenten season and I am tired of Lent. I am worn out by the struggle of giving up my favorite beverage. Like Dr. Martin, I am embarrassed by undertaking such a pathetic fast to begin with, when others around me seem so much more ambitious in their disciplines. I am disappointed that all my Examinations of Conscience seem to be yielding little change in my day to day behaviors. I am frustrated that my prayer time seems dry and quite honestly, a bit of a struggle. Each morning I find myself asking: "How many days are left?" Lent isn't easy. Jesus' 40 days in the desert were no picnic and not without temptation.... Read more here...