This week we begin the season of Lent with Ash Wednesday, February 18. Have you thought much about what you plan to do for Lent?

Traditionally, we reflect on what Jesus came to do for us. By suffering and dying on the Cross, Jesus has taken upon himself our sins and the sins of the world, which expresses God’s great mercy and forgiveness.

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Over the last year or more, I have observed some older Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors, as well as our weekend senior assistant, Fr. Jim Ronan having difficulty going up and down the altar sanctuary stairs without something to hold onto. With the unanimous support of the members of our Parish Pastoral Council and Parish Finance Council, and the approval of Archbishop Henning, we are in the process of having constructed and installed 4 custom made handrails for our rather expansive altar sanctuary.

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The reality of evil in the world manifests itself in various ways, both obvious and subtle. Every time we pray the Our Father, we say: “deliver us from evil.” War, genocide, murder, child abuse, domestic violence and satanic involvement are rather obvious examples. Yet, other types, such as animosity followed by hateful and even unkind words, can be more subtle, such as detraction, slander, and gossip, which can destroy one’s reputation and honor.

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