Lent - the most acceptable time to be reconciled with God.

Ash Wednesday 2023.

This is the most favorable time to seek the face of God and find it. 

"Jesus said to his disciples: “Take care not to perform righteous deeds in order that people may see them; otherwise, you will have no recompense from your heavenly Father. 

"When you give alms, do not blow a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets to win the praise of others. Amen, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you give alms, do not let your left hand know what your right is doing, so that your almsgiving may be secret. And your Father who sees in secret will repay you.

“When you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, who love to stand and pray in the synagogues and on street corners so that others may see them. Amen, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you pray, go to your inner room, close the door, and pray to your Father in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will repay you.

“When you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites. They neglect their appearance, so that they may appear to others to be fasting. Amen, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, so that you may not appear to be fasting, except to your Father who is hidden. And your Father who sees what is hidden will repay you.” (Matthew6:1-6, 16-18). 

Wednesday February 22 is Ash Wednesday 2023, the beginning of the holy Season of Lent. 

Taking the ashes is a pretty good sign that your heart is well disposed towards God. 

Do not stop with this. Scripture teaches and the Church confirms that Lent is the most favorable time for grace and mercy. By faith, many Christians believe this. Lapsed and lukewarm Christians are converted to God during Lent. 

By the obedience of faith, Christians undertake Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving as directed by the Church. Practicing Christians rise in holiness. Lukewarm Christians become devout. This is the Promise of Lent. 

Mother Church knows this works from a very long experience. 

Be reconciled with God. This is the most acceptable time. 

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