Pope Benedict XVI: Lent

Pope Benedict XVI recieving the ashes on Ash Wednesday

In his Lenten message, Pope Benedict XVI called on the faithful to be concerned for one another and "not to remain isolated and indifferent" to the fate of others. The Pope stated that:

"Materialism and a sense of self-sufficiency are obstacles to a Christian life of charity. Instead of looking first to God and then to the well-being of others, people often have an attitude of indifference and disinterest born of selfishness and masked as a respect for privacy.

God's commandment to love demands that we acknowledge our responsibility toward those who, like ourselves, are creatures and children of God."

Wise words from a very wise man. We (Catholics) are truly blessed to have a leader that is so wise and understanding.

And don't forget we start the season of Lent in just two weeks!


Read the popes message in full at: http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/benedict_xvi/messages/lent/documents/hf_ben-xvi_mes_20111103_lent-2012_en.html.