Lent, as we experience the season with its two principal images or concepts: death and resurrection. Some may see the two images as forgiveness of sin and fulfillment of what the prophets have foretold. Whichever images you might opt, Lent stands before you and all of us as a reminder. Life is simply this: choice between the fulfillment of baptismal vows and abandonment of a liberating life sourced in Jesus himself.In the daily challenges to the promises of our baptism which we made, we confront resurrection --- it is the choice we make --- but not alone. We are with Jesus, if we want his companionship. "God is near to all who call upon his name."
