Like a few others, this is my first time taking Lent seriously, other than just giving up chocolate - without even understanding the meaning behind fasting.
I feel that God has prepared me for a spiritual cleansing this Lent, teaching me the importance of fasting, almsgiving and praying. With the help of His instruments of love, such as my choir ministry, Quadragesima and some friends, setting aside some time for praying and reading the bible has never been so easy!
From one of the penitential activities of Quady that I have chosen, I've decided to make holy all my leisure time, sacrificing my favourite nua-in-front-of-the-telly sessions and spend that time on spiritual reading everyday. I realised that it is actually possible to make time for God in the midst of my busy schedule, despite my previous protests of not having anymore time. Initially it was really hard... giving up my favourite channel-surfing habits and trash programs sounded like robbing me of my precious wind-down moments. But now picking up the bible to read at anytime of the day seems perfectly normal and easy, and in fact a preferred option for me.
Recently I've attended a bible study held by Fr Ambrose Vaz at OLPS regarding the Letters of St Paul and I begin to understand why the year 2008-09 is dedicated to St. Paul, the faithful and wise disciple of God.
Recently I've attended a bible study held by Fr Ambrose Vaz at OLPS regarding the Letters of St Paul and I begin to understand why the year 2008-09 is dedicated to St. Paul, the faithful and wise disciple of God.
Like what St Paul has taught us: If the decisions we make does not contribute to any closeness to God, it's a waste of time!
- posted on behalf of Priscilla Chua
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