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February 25, 2004
Ash Wednesday
As this is the start of the Christian season of Lent (an Old English [Anglo-Saxon] word meaning "beginning" also "Spring" [Also in Dutch and Afrikaans and other "Germanic" languages]), it is worth considering what its all about. It is a season for preparation and Christians should "fast" for the 40 days of the season - and the Sundays are rest days and so don't count! It is something that we should give a bit of thought to before embarking on the usual token fast. Perhaps we ought to consider doing something extra as well.
What are we preparing for? Why, the great celebration of Easter and the Passion, but particularly the resurrection, in which we all have a part and a hope beyond the grave. It is fitting that we should prepare for this and consider exactly what it means to us as individuals. Those of us who are regular churchgoers will have plenty of encouragement in that direction, but it affects even those who do not attend a church, who perhaps have another route to faith. They need to consider their response as well.
For those observing the fast between now and Good Friday, I bid you the Jewish greeting of "Well over the fast." May it bring you new insight and strengthened faith.
Posted by The Gray Monk at February 25, 2004 04:02 PM