Make a Sacrifice

 

Maybe you saw it on the news or have heard it clicking and clacking in the back of the church. It is the Lenten Wheel of Sacrifice! Fr. Len's idea, inspired by some college students he spoke with, has made its way to the halls of CKS--right outside my door. Monday through Wednesday I can hear students excitedly spinning the wheel (sometimes twice, but don't tell Fr. Len!) to see where the Holy Spirit guides their sacrifice. Listening to spin after spin after spin feels like my sacrifice!

It is worth it, though, to see the students get into making a sacrifice. Sacrifices include giving up sweets, no meat on Monday and Wednesday, in addition to Friday, reading a daily bible verse, or saying the rosary. Regardless of where the spinner lands, we need to remind our students why we make sacrifices during Lent... to bring us closer to God. 

So whether your sacrifice is to only drink water or sleep on the floor (like the student pictured below), remember to offer it to God and say a prayer that He opens your heart to His Love. 

 

 

4th grade #sacrificeselfie