I have been tagged with the Lenten Meme by Catholic Fire.
What is your favorite Sorrowful Mystery?
The crucifixion and death of Our Lord Jesus Christ on the Cross. This is where the rubber meets the road. Sin collides with redemption. Though from my viewpoint of a sinner I often think of this as one of the joyful mysteries. As the Easter liturgy says "Oh happy fault, O necessary sin of Adam, which gained for us so great a Redeemer!" And I certainly know I need a redeemer.
What is your favorite Station of the Cross?
The Twelfth Station and this relates back to the first question.
Do you fast during Lent?
Yes.
What is your Lenten Resolution(s)?
The Imitation of Christ says " If each year should see one fault rooted out from us, we should go quickly on to perfection." I started taking this advice when I first became a Catholic and now of course I am so close to perfection it is harder to find any faults at all. Seriously though working on humility and patience is a full time job and without grace an impossible one.
Do you use Holy Water during Lent?
Yes, all year round.
How many times do you go to Mass during Lent?
Sundays of course and daily Mass when possible.
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I like your answers, Jeff. The Imitation of Christ is a must read for every Catholic – it is a spiritual manual for leading a holy life.