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Lent and Love: Family Reflection Video

By: Father David Marcham on February 15th, 2018

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Lent and Love: Family Reflection Video

Seasonal Reflections

What love has to do with Lent and what Lent has to do with love.

Ash Wednesday reminds us of God’s love and invites us to explore it in a more meaningful way. And Valentine’s Day allows us to appreciate and show our love to those closest to our hearts. Love plays an important role in both!

In today’s reading, Moses continues this examination of love and explains that the way to life and prosperity is more than just obeying the 10 Commandments, but also learning how to love them.

Just like when we’re training our bodies to become stronger, we may experience some soreness while strengthening our faith life. We may encounter spiritual soreness especially early in this Lenten season as we pray, fast and give alms. Don’t give up! The sacrifice and growing pains we work through with God’s grace strengthens our bond and love with God and our families.

How can you and your family remind each other to keep the love flowing during your Lenten journey?

May God bless you all this Holy Lenten Season!

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About Father David Marcham

Father David S. Marcham is a priest of the Archdiocese of Boston and serves as Vice Postulator and Guild Director of the Cause for Canonization of Venerable Patrick Peyton. Before entering St. John’s Seminary in Brighton, Massachusetts, he worked for eleven years as a physical therapist in Boston-area hospitals. Ordained in 2005, Father David was assigned to St. Mary Parish in Franklin, Massachusetts. His involvement in Father Peyton’s Cause began in 2007, when he assisted Father George Lucas, C.S.C., in advancing the Cause for Canonization. Appointed Vice Postulator in 2009, Father David oversees the progress of the Cause, directs the Guild, and promotes devotion to Father Peyton’s legacy of family prayer.