Word for Ash Wednesday, January 14.

 “Brethren: We are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God . . . Behold, now is the acceptable time; behold, now is the day of salvation.” 2 Corinthians 5: 20 and 6:2. Pope Benedict XVI said, “Holiness does not consist in not making mistakes or never sinning. Holiness grows with the capacity for conversion and repentance, and willingness to begin again.”

Let us pray, Father, give us a heart which gets tired of doing wrong. During this time of grace may we seek to do right and be acceptable to You and to others; may doing and saying the right thing be our daily song. Amen. “Let your light shine!!” Be blessed. Larry.