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Campus Ministry Reflections
We are one week into Lent and I’ll admit it: I have already messed up on my Lenten promises. Honestly, I’m not too surprised - this is fairly typical for me, and maybe for you as well. When we mess up or forget to pray, give, or fast, we have a choice: we can either beat ourselves up for our failure, or we can use this opportunity to turn to God once more. I am often prone to being self-critical and getting frustrated when I mess up, but this Lent, I'm learning a lesson in humility and realizing how much I must lean on God. Perhaps God knew I (and maybe you) might need a reminder to return to Him, and He gave it to us on day 1 of Lent in the readings from Ash Wednesday: “Even now, says the Lord, return to me with your whole heart, with fasting, and weeping, and mourning” (Joel 2: 12). Even now, when you have failed. Even now, when you are tired. Even now, in a busy semester. Even now, and especially now, it is not too late to return to our gracious and merciful Lord. -- Lauren
Understanding the Lenten Fast and Abstinence FASTING: Catholics age 18-59 are obliged to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday - only partaking in one full meal. Two other smaller meals (not equaling a full meal) and liquids are permitted. ABSTINENCE: Catholics over 14 years old must abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, and all other Fridays of Lent. Abstinence forbids the use of meat, but not eggs, milk, or condiments made from animal fat. We are reminded each year that the obligation to do this penance is a serious one, but no one should be scrupulous in this regard; if health reasons or the ability to do one's work is seriously affected, these regulations do not apply.
SAU President Sr. Joan Lescinski, CSJ, PhD, joins the podcast this week! Sr. Joan shares her background with us - how she came to religious life, her proudest achievements during her time at SAU, and the challenges she's overcome during her 14-years at SAU. Check outEpisode #41!
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