Renew Me Completely, O Lord

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Ash Wednesday Homily emphasising Almsgiving, Prayer, Fasting

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What Are You Giving Up for Lent?

America (Magazine) asked readers on social media what they planned to give up or take on this year.
How about this: I’m not giving up. In spite of everything, I’m not giving up. Letitia Roddy

Matthew

Sermon on the Mount
Almsgiving, Prayer and Fasting
We usually us a different order
Fasting, Prayer, Almsgiving
Matthew (Jesus?) gives us
Almsgiving, Prayer and Fasting

Intensity

Each of today’s readings gives us a different angle
But Overall: Intensity
Joel
Return to the Lord: Return, Return, Return!
Rend you hearts, not your garments!
God relents (holds back) his punishment
Psalm 51
Have mercy, Lord!
Thoroughly wash me!
I know my transgressions!
2 Corinthians
God is appealing through us!
We implore you
Be reconciled to God!
We appeal…
Now is the time, the acceptable day!

Conclusion

With all of this, my message today is simple:
Remember this order: Almsgiving, Prayer, Fasting.
Return to God, whatever that looks like for you.
God is merciful, quick to forgive; he is the father who knows what you need before you even ask.
Lastly, Remember Letitia Roddy; she’s not giving up!
I hope you won’t, either.
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