The Tightrope: Reflections for Busy Catholics

Ordinary Time Resolutions

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If Lent is a fast and Easter is a feast, what’s the purpose of Ordinary Time? Even though it’s called Ordinary Time, we can still use this period for spiritual growth. This season is an opportunity for us to take the discipline we learn from Lent and apply some of the principles to live with intention. To that end, I’ve made three resolutions.

  1. Find asceticism in the midst of the ordinary by connecting with God in the quiet moments, or days, where I would normally be on my phone or computer.
  2. Be more open to the Holy Spirit and ask to be sent on a mission.
  3. Reorient my inner expectations about joy and suffering, knowing that both have the potential to lead me to heaven.

    4. What resolutions do you have for this not-so-ordinary season? Email me at [email protected]

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    “Don’t save spiritual intentionality for the season of Lent or Advent. Ordinary Time is a time to get serious about living your faith.”

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