Passage

“Send the crowd away so they can go to the surrounding villages and countryside and find food and lodging, because we are in a remote place here.” (Luke 9:12)

Reflection

Sometimes our spiritual lives can feel a bit remote, where we feel distant and even disconnected from the Lord. Though we know that He is ever-present it seems that He is far off. Or perhaps we are far off through things that carry us away? Regardless, He promises to never leaves us nor forsake us, and in the Lenten season we take hold of this promise in our fasting. In the times that feel remote our Blessed Lord is with us. And in the times we go astray He walks in grace with us.

Prayer

Gracious Father, Who is present with us in every time and place, we thank You for the promise that we hold on to this season. You promised to never leave nor abandon those You love, and not just we Who look to Christ and follow Him in faith. Your love extends to all, even the worst of sinners, and by this Your promise is for all and goes from age to age. Amen.

Donut of the Day

Today’s donut is the Boston Cream. This New England classic, which is filled with vanilla custard, has come to be enjoyed throughout all of the United States and Canada.

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