Passage

But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, so that it will not be obvious to others that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. (Matthew 6:17-18)

Reflection

For many people Lent is a time to earn something they want, and they do so by giving up something they enjoy. They believe that for their devotion heaven will reward them, but this is not the purpose or the point of this season. Many things that we desire are rooted in selfishness, and one goal of Lent is putting selfishness to death. We are called to give up looking out for number one, and to take up the selfless way of Christ. And when we keep His way then life is our reward.

Prayer

O Gracious God, Who made us from the dust and receives our souls when we return to it, as we enter another Lenten season put to death our selfishness. Take away all desires that keep us from the selfless way of Christ, and strengthen us to follow it that we might have life. In Your name we pray. Amen.

Donut of the Day

Today’s donut is the Beignet. Originally from France, it is now the official pastry of my home state Louisiana.

Dilla of the Day

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