I'm starting to think that so far I have dedicated too much time to the news, reading blogs and watching Italian newscasts, to stay informed on the latest regarding the Pope's decision. Today, for instance, I learned that it is possible that for the first time in history the next Conclave might begin before the traditional 15-20 days waiting time.
The Eucharist, however, is calling me these days not pay so much attention to the sensationalism that we are having but to live the Lenten season with more love for God and more dedication. Despite the importance of the events in the Vatican, the Pope himself has invited us all to use this Lenten period to go back to God with a sincere heart that desires Him alone. In the daily readings of the Word, our Merciful Father is calling me to a true conversion to be closer to Him. He wants to lead me to the desert to speak to my heart, to transform my heart (Hos 2:14).
Lent is a providential opportunity to allow Jesus to bring us closer to Him and also a great time to pray intently for the future of the Church. The priority is to love God, with all of our being, and to love our neighbor as Jesus loves concretely through prayer, works of charity, and penance. Only then we will hear his gentle voice in the desert and we will have the grace to respond to his call.
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