"Christ's Call to Reflection and Self-Evaluation"

Although culture and society have changed and will continue to change, Christ’s call to reflection and self-evaluation remains. We are all only temporary residents in this world. “From dust we came, and to the dust we will return. It’s good to remember the price Jesus Christ willingly paid for our redemption.”

God’s amazing gifts of reconciliation and redemption gives life its lasting meaning. Lent also is a great time of the year for Christians to invite others to consider where their life is going and to offer others the opportunity to find purpose, peace and contentment through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Historically, Lent began as a period of fasting and preparation for baptism by converts and then became a time for penance by all Christians.Lent provides Christians everywhere with an opportunity to reflect on priorities and make any needed adjustments to their lives.


(The Rev. Tom Verner, pastor of Franklin Street United Methodist Church in downtown Johnstown, PA, as quoted in article "Area Christians will mark beginning of Lent" by Tom Lavis in the Tribune-Democrat newspaper, http://www.tribune-democrat.com/features/local_story_043122209.html)