CATHOLIC FAITHWATCH: “The Best Lent Ever” – Archbishop William E. Lori/ Catholic Review
“… the word ‘Lent’ does not pertain to darkness or despair. … The original meaning … has to do with springtime. … Lent … represents a new springtime in our spiritual lives. … when the darkness of sin is to give way to new Light of Grace. … Lenten practices … are harbingers of hope for a more Christ-centered way of life. These penitential practices are indicators and tools of God’s [Divine Mercy] … [with] the power to transform our way of life. With that in mind, let’s briefly review the three principal Lenten practices, with our eyes fixed on the goal of renewed spiritual joy and greater holiness of life. …”