BRETT J. ANDERSON
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Lenten Reflection Series

When we think of Lent, we often think of what we are going to give up. Will it be chocolate? Soda? Maybe even meat? Or maybe I could do a challenge, like "pray the rosary every day"! While it's true that Lent is a penitential time in which sacrificing something like candy is appropriate, the whole point of that is to help us grow in our relationship with God. You sacrifice meat not simply for the sake of losing weight. This isn't just another chance to get back to that New Year's Resolution you forgot about. This is about God.

If you are simply giving something up or even giving yourself a challenge without that in mind, you lose sight of what this season is all about. This is a season of penance, prayer, fasting, and reflection, in which we are called to sacrifice and challenge ourselves for the sake of deepening our faith. And what better way to begin our journey of prayer and reflection this Lent than by turning to the daily Scripture readings?!

This page will be updated with a new reflection for every day of Lent, focusing on one of the readings from the Mass. Check the links below! If you are having trouble figuring out what you should be doing this Lent, or if you simply need something to help you in your own prayer and reflection, I hope I am able to help in some way through this Lenten Reflection Series!

-Brett Anderson

Reflections

February 14 - Where is Their God?
February 15 - Sacrifice to Make Way for the King
February 16 - Living the Gospel
February 17 - "Follow Me"
February 18 - Trial by Desert
February 19 - Responding to the Least of These
February 20 - An Empty Disposition
February 21 - Spending Lent in Ninevah
February 22 - The Good Shepherd
February 23 - The Body of Christ
February 24 - Love Your Enemies
February 25 - "Listen to Him!"
February 26 - The Golden Rule in Practice
February 27 - The Way of Humility
February 28 - Saved by Service
March 1 - Lazarus and the Rich Man
March 2 - Producing Fruits for the Kingdom
March 3 - Pangs of Guilt
March 4 - Righteous Anger
March 5 - Faith in Times of Doubt
March 6 - Forgiveness has Consequences
March 7 - "Do" So You Can "Teach"
March 8 - Dividing the Kingdom of God
March 9 - Repentance, Forgiveness, and Faithfulness
March 10 - What Happens in Lent Should not Stay in Lent
March 11 - The Light Drives Out Darkness
March 12 - Tears for the Damned
March 13 - The Waters in Ezekiel
March 14 - Father and Son
March 15 - Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places
March 16 - Jesus is Offensive
March 17 - The Encounter with Christ
March 18 - Dying to Self to Live for God
March 19 - The Faith and Love of St. Joseph
March 20 - Justice and Honor
March 21 - Rack, Shack, and Benny
March 22 - I Am
March 23 - Signs for Belief
March 24 - The Divided Kingdoms
March 25 - The Passion of the Christ
March 26 - Mary's Love for Christ
March 27 - Dance of Love
March 28 - Surely Not I, Lord
March 29 - Judas Gets His Feet Washed
March 30 - The Power of Fear
March 31 - The Story of Salvation
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