My Dear Lord God,
Today is Saturday, its a First Saturday, and also the first Saturday of my first Lent in decades. One I am practicing and observing by three things.
- Attempting to imitate Our Lord Jesus Christ.
- Attempting a 40 day fast in penance.
- Attempting to completely empty myself of my will, so as to trust in Jesus , and do His Will, that of the Trinity.
Yesterday I failed. While driving around with my DIL ( who btw is unbaptised and I am praying will want to be baptised), we were road raged by alittle old lady who almost side swiped us. My DIL , driving, honked her horn, so as not to be hit, the little old lady started pointing fingers and mouthing words. Alas I, (also a little old lady), flipped the finger at the road raging granny. Very uncharitable. Then I had to explain to my DIL, I was in error for being so uncharitable. She laughed, and thought about it.
My dear Lord God,
I am trying very hard to imitate Jesus, when reading through this thread , and others on this forum, that speak, post, type, uncharitably about your Man on earth, Pope Francis.
I am sure Pope Francis has already conquered my 3 goals. By your Grace.
I met , first hand, my Bishop this week. He handed me the ashes to apply to part of the congregation.
I must say, my Bishop is the most meek, humble person I have met. I can only imagine how much more meek and humble Pope Francis is.
Ps My Dear Lord God,
I have a soft spot for the Pope Emeritus. I was very happy to hear he is still with us during that conversation where I confused your priest
Pps My Dear Lord God,
I am saying special prayers for those who have stood up for your Man on earth, and spoken for Him.
I am also saying special prayers for Catholics who have chosen their best course of action to be detraction of your Man on earth, beloved Pope Francis.
I believe the wonderful and glorious Holy Spirit is the Trinity member in charge of the Catholic Church.
Does this mean those who speak ill of your Man on earth are attacking Your Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church spiritually, as is the want of the prince of lies ( may St Michael continue kicking its not so princely lying pathetic backside back to hell, by the Grace of God).
Ppps, thankyou for being You.