Remember that I am a complex vulnerable human being full of contradictions yet with the imprint of the divine #Lentbegins

I am going to try to post a blog regularly during Lent. I am not sure I will make it. That is why I am using the word ‘try’ for this year. It is less guilt inducing, which is never the purpose of Lent. Lent is the great feast. Our Orthodox brothers and sisters call it that and for good reason.

I made confession yesterday. Some of my Catholic friends will be spinning in their chairs. It served as a reminder of my complexities, vulnerabilities and weaknesses. As the words, ‘Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return’ are pronounced over me today I will be reminded of my mortality.

I am a worshipper today, rather than priest (no time for ontological stuff now). I am taking a little time off following the death of my Mum. I am being kind to myself. Actually, others are being kind to me, and for once I am embracing that kindness.

But in the complexities, vulnerabilities and weaknesses, I will also glimpse the divine. I bear that imprint within me.

This Lent, I hope I see both sides as I make space not to be busy

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