Lenten Reflection

Self-denial is the doorway
that leads us closer to God.
To lose oneself is to gain
a deeper intimacy with Christ.

Self-doubt is the window 
through which the devil
makes his entrance.



3/9/11  Ash Wednesday
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McBride  Avatar
March 19, 2011 at 9:10 PM
I love it we have to die to this world before we can live
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March 18, 2011 at 4:41 PM
Words of wisdom Ellen .. u have written a powerful message for all to read.. and deeper intimacy with Christ is the only way as HE is the Way the Truth and the Life..luv..
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March 18, 2011 at 4:09 PM
This is exactly how fasting during lent was explained to us in Catholic school, Ellen. I take it we share the same religious background and I can relate to the message in this poem and I wholeheartedly agree with the second verse as well. I'm sorry "The Enigma" hit close to home for you -- it was based on a relationship I had. It's a painful situation to be in, isn't it? But for the booze, I think we might have been happy together. Love, Carolyn
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