FIRST WEEK OF LENT

As we finish this first week of Lent, how have you done?  During the Lenten season it is easy to spend a great deal of time and energy focusing on what we have 'given up.' Perhaps we should focus on the things that bring us closer to God. Last Sunday's readings challenge us to resist temptation and trust in God's love for us.  God loves us even in our sinfulness the question for us is can we accept this gift?