One of the things I love about being Catholic is the rhythm
to the liturgical year. We just
got done with Lent—a period of fasting and penance—and can celebrate
Easter. Now we feast! One of my rectors in seminary taught us
to fast well and feast well.
Our
society has its own versions of fasting and feasting. On the one hand, there are numerous diets and miracle pills
to shed some pounds. On the other
hand, enter any bar and a Friday night and you’ll see our society gets
partying.
We
treat fasting and feasting different, because we do both for the Lord. And these rhythms come from principles
in Scripture. The book of
Ecclesiastes reminds us, “there is a
season for everything,” and St. Paul teaches, “So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory
of God.”
I
hope Lent was a fruitful time for your spiritual journey—something more than
just losing a few pounds or refraining from candy. At the same time, remember to feast well. If you gave up chocolate, don’t just
binge because Lent is over, but enjoy chocolate for the glory of God.
Continue
to celebrate the glory of Easter.
You fasted well during Lent, now feast well!
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