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  As I'm reflecting on this Lenten season this surfaced in my heart when I came upon this picture from my back yard.                       Lent is the time for... We are told in Lent Remember you are dust And to dust you shall return We start our journey Towards the Cross And towards the Resurrection As dust specks As ashes God formed humankind From the dust of the ground Breathing life into us Lent is the time When the breath of the Spirit Gathers the dust And forms our souls Birthing Christ within So that we may be united To the Source of Creation Like a Phoenix rising God's flames in our hearts Aid in resurrecting And joining our souls To eternal love. Lent is the time To ponder and be introspective To grow out of the ashes And feel the fire Of Divine Love. I pray that the rest of this Lent you find yourself rising to meet the resurrected Christ in your daily lives, walking besides the God that does not disappoint 🙏 
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Come to me when life is burdensome

     


Who walks beside you in life?

Jesus says "Come to me all you who are weary and find life burdensome, and I will refresh you. Take my yolk upon your shoulders and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble of heart. Your souls will find rest, for my yoke is easy and my burden light".


Jesus is reaching out to everyone, as we all find life burdensome at one point or another. No matter who we are, life comes with its share of strife. Jesus will refresh us, not necessarily take away the pain and suffering, but He will give us the tools to be able to handle our difficulties.


Yoke is defined as a wooden cross piece that is fastened over the necks of two oxen who are attached to the plow or cart they are to pull, walking together in sync. This means that Jesus/God will help us pull the load of life. If we choose to join and unite ourselves to Christ, we learn to be like Him, to be gentle with ourselves and others and to be truly humble of heart. We will not be bearing our pain alone. God will walk with us and never abandon us to walk by ourselves. 


Life brings its share of troubles. But Jesus makes it clear that He wants to bring us rest. Not that the difficulties won't exist, but that He will be there when we find ourselves down and discouraged.


God invites all of us to walk with Him. Jesus stated His yoke is easy and light because He doesn't put conditions or restrictions to be with Him. This way, our souls can be at rest. So, when we walk beside Jesus and we are despairing, the yolk won't feel so heavy. 


May we seek unity with God and walk alongside the one who loves us.

Note: the image is a section of a large painting of Saint Isidore the Farmer, 12th century, artist unknown 

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  1. Dolores MartelloAugust 26, 2025 at 5:50 PM

    Thank you for your beautiful reflection. I need to trust in the Lord that He is walking alongside me. This yoke I’ve been given is a gift. I have a choice to accept it or reject it. It shouldn’t be a tough choice!

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    1. Cynthia Gray August 27, 2025 at 11:31 AM

      Thank you so much! 🙏 I agree that trust is the key! 💛

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