When we receive ashes on Ash Wednesday, we may hear these words: “Turn away from sin and be faithful to the gospel.” The phrase “turn away” implies a change—a change in direction. Yes, Lent is a time for change, but it also is a time for renewal. And change and renewal are not necessarily synonymous.
Celebrating Everyday Spirituality
About Sister Melannie Svoboda, SND
Sister of Notre Dame, teacher, student, author, speaker, listener, friend, poet, farm girl. About Sunflower Seeds
Each Monday I’ll post a short reflection, a simple musing on some aspect of spirituality— the everyday kind of spirituality that includes things like walking in the park, slicing an onion for the casserole, caring for a child, studying for an exam, reading a line from scripture, laughing at a joke, or mourning a significant loss.
Along the way I welcome your questions, comments and insights too. After all, we’re all in this life—this spiritual life—together!
About the Sisters of Notre Dame, Chardon, Ohio
The Sisters of Notre Dame of Chardon, Ohio, belong to an international congregation of more than two thousand apostolic women religious. We are one in mind and one in heart for the transformation of the world in Christ.
