Lent: Day 14

+JMJ

Praised be Jesus Christ!

Hypocrisy
Do your words and actions during the week reflect the faith you profess and celebrate on Sunday?
Matthew 23:1-12

Then said Jesus to the crowds and to his disciples, "The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses' seat; so practice and observe what ever they tell you, but not what they do; for they preach, but do not practice."

I feel as though I ought to be updating my blog more. I think it would be best to update only on certain days though. I will try to see if I can make a habit of Tuesday and Thursday blogging only. I am overall hoping to cut out a lot of my time on the internet as it has already messed things up nicely for me, especially with school and my RA job. I don't think I can even get into how much the internet has screwed up my spiritual life. I really am addicted I think. I really need to cut myself off from it. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to kick the habit? St. Isidore of Seville, patron of the internet, pray for me!

Well, in other news, the thought of marriage is starting to frighten me a little. It seems I have come to understand more about this beautiful vocation, but when I think of myself in that vocation, I get a little freaked out. I am sure that a good portion has to do with the fact that I have been discerning the religious life actively for the past 4-5 years. I am in the middle of applying to enter the Poor Clares and I think most of my identity is rooted in the fact that others see me as 'the future nun'. It is difficult to deal with some days. I also feel that I could not be a good mother and sometimes it seems I cannot have a strong and deep relationship with others. Perhaps it is now realizing what I have to give up in life to follow Jesus to whatever He is calling me to. It is certainly a cross that I have never thought of or was even aware of until recently. Lord, help me to know Your will in these matters!

Please pray also for a friend of mine. She is 21, unwed, and pregnant. Keep her in your prayers as this is a very very difficult time for not only her, but for all who know and love her. Thank you!

Lord, Thy Will Be Done!