The last Alleluia

Well, Lent starts on Wednesday, and Since we don't sing the alleluia in Mass in lent, today was "the Last Alleluia" in my mind.

So what are you doing for lent? Have you decided yet?

What are you going to give up or do for the Love of our Lord?

Have you ever wondered what Mary and Jesus' Apostles were thinking as the passion was taking place? What was running through their minds when they saw their Lord beaten, whipped, and nailed to a cross? What where they feeling when they heard His last words (or what they thought were) and saw Him give up His spirit? What were they thinking about when they placed Him in the tomb?

I for one, would have been terrified. I know, we are supposed to have Faith, but I admit that I would have thought the world was ending!

It is quite a consolation knowing the "end" of the story, Knowing that even though He died, He rose again and now we can eventually get to Heaven because of this. Knowing that God so loved the World. .  .

Knowing that God's love for us is so great, so powerful, so enduring that He sent His only Son down to die for us.

So as you think of what you are going to give up or do, Remember how great the Love God has for us is. remember what He did for you. Will you give up a little (or big)  something(s) for Him?

And each time you are tempted to give in, to do whatever you gave up, or not do what ever you where going to do, Think of Our Lord on the Cross. Think of the pain and suffering He endured for you. Think of God's love and sacrifice for you.

Love is sacrifice. We must remember this.

If you have never watched the movie, "the Passion of the Christ" I suggest you do. I think it's a very good movie to watch on Good Friday. It is very graphic (lots of blood) but very realistic. You will need tissues. It is very likely that you will cry. And if you don't I'm sure you will feel like it.

One of the "side things" I am going to do for lent (which means, if i have time and all that) Is, I am going to try to post (especially about religious topics) more often. I know that may sound odd, Usually people give up electronics etc. I just wanted to let you know that I hope to be posting more often in the coming season.


So today was "The last Alleluia" for a little over 40 days. The last Alleluia until the Lord dies and rises again.

And when that day comes, let us sing it so loud that it shakes the earth!