The value of repeating-- in order to develop a habit or become good at something it must be repeated. This is a good reminder as we come to the end of our novena. Because although this has been a nice period of reflection, prayer is not meant to end. Paul tells us to pray without ceasing. This means in whatever we do or say we are to consider our faith first. This is not always easy to do. I fail often. As I was dealing with a caller at work today and becoming impatient, after I hung up what occurred to me is that it is easy to be pleasant to those who are pleasant to us, but the true test of our faith, compassion and understanding is how we react when we are treated unkindly.
We must repeat especially often during the upcoming desert season of Lent, that Jesus and Mary expect the best for us and will help us along the way if we trust them. Even in the desert, how can we not trust the One who gave everything He had because of love, including His very life so that we all might live together as saints and brothers and sisters.
Prayer: Dear Jesus and Mary: Please help us as we prepare to begin our Lenten journey, in letting go of things that keep us from you and holding fast to those things that draw us to you. You are ever trust worthy, ever holy, and composed of nothing but love. Give us the strength to follow your example and trust that we will reach our goal.
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