Lent begins this Wednesday (thanks to the full moon before the spring equinox, Easter is as late as possible this year). As we know, it is a time for conversion-to make our lives more like Christ’s; we are to turn away from sin and be more faithful to the gospel.

Today’s gospel gives us many points for reflection to help us accomplish our goal. One suggestion as we decide on our lenten practices: don’t think of it as doing or not doing something for forty days. Use Lent as the springboard to change something for the rest   of your of life; so that it reflects Jesus life more clearly.