Seeing the coverage of a number of Mardi Gras parades over the past few days has gotten me thinking about what it is that gets the human spirit so festive - people line the streets for hours to watch a parade that involves a lot of music, some costumes, immaculately decorated floats; it seems that a truly good time is had by so many during this time. I hope and pray that if you are participating in the Mardi Gras activities that you have a wonderful time and are truly an example of Christ's love in the midst of all the frivolity.
I remember as a child participating in the Mardi Gras parades in Lake Charles, and how much fun it was to get dressed up, hang out with so many different people, and throw the various beads, doubloons, and candy to my friends in the crowd (and occasionally try to peg someone that I wasn't so fond of - yes, confession is good for the soul)...it is truly amazing to see such a diverse group of people gather together for this purpose.
Imagine, if you will, the sheer joy that accompanies pretty much any Mardi Gras parade out there, and think of this: Wednesday, we will start the observance of Lent with the Imposition of Ashes at 6:00PM. This season that we are starting will lead us down roads of introspection and commitment, and will culminate with celebrations (on Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday) that make any Mardi Gras celebration seem tame, for what can you possibly get more excited about than the life, death, and resurrection of Christ?
Near the end of this week you will get via snail-mail our monthly church newsletter with a special insert concerning our Lenten activities. Please make sure to note the various things going on in the life of our congregation and make them a central part of your Lenten observance.
See You Soon!
Lamar
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