Put Out Into the Deep

Throughout the Easter Season the Church’s newest members continue to reflect upon the meaning of their experience at the Easter Vigil when they were fully initiated into the mystery of Christ and His Church through Baptism, Confirmation and the Eucharist.

This has been a long Lent. The 40 days of Lent actually are passing rather quickly, but my Lenten disciplines began early this year. Let me explain.

A little more than 20 years ago, while I was a pastor in Wichita, a couple came to me because their marriage was falling apart.

I love Lent. Please don’t misunderstand. It’s not that I embrace penance or self-denial more eagerly than others do. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak!