(Irishcast) The Lord Comes To Dwell In You (Zech 2:10; Matthew 21:10) 2
Tuesday before Lent has different meanings all over the Christian church. Each of these terms above represents a way of practicing this day in the Christian tradition of that community. “Carnival” is the general name given for the few days before Lent when Christians have huge parties, parades and celebrations. Tuesday night at midnight, carnival ends, and there is silence all over these communities. The word “Carnival” shows us something when you break the word into its two parts. “Carne” means meat or flesh. “Val” is the shortened form for “valeo” which means farewell. So when people are going to their parties during Carnival, and for today, Tuesday, they are saying “farewell to the flesh.” How about this year for Lent instead of thinking about Lent as something we need to give up, why not ask God for something you can take on. Pray that our Lord would give you a project, a person, a special need, or whatever that God would have you do. Instead of saying farewell, let’s say hello! Instead of giving up we will be taking something on. We will be a Lenten blessing.
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