March 27, 2026

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Lent is a time to examine ourselves and draw closer to Jesus, reader says

Lent can be one of those trying times of the year for Catholics. Many of us dread it because of the emphasis on sacrifice and repentance and the idea of “Catholic guilt.”

But the Church in her wisdom put Lent in place specifically for us to examine ourselves and draw closer to Jesus.

When I was an Evangelical, we had nothing like Lent because the idea was that we were already “saved,” and nothing further was required—ever.

The Catholic idea of “saved” seems far more involved and requires a daily living of the idea.

So enjoy the fish frys, but with humility do work on yourself and become a better disciple.

- Sonny Shanks | Corydon

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