The few of us who are left in MN this week to go to Bible Study thought we should have made the trip down to FL to be with everyone else who is down there enjoying the warm sunshine. We, however, were waiting for a snow storm to arrive. Talk about Lenten penance!! There must be some indulgence for us who were left behind.
This lesson was a continuation of the last one. In chapter ten, Paul finally gives a firm "it depends" reply to the question the Corinthians had about eating food that has been sacrificed to pagan gods. The bottom line isn't about the rules; the bottom line is about giving praise and honor to God and about treating our fellow man with consideration and compassion. It is a great time of year--liturgical year, that is--to hear this message. Sometimes Catholics get so worked up about all the rules of Lent that this season takes them farther from being heavenly creatures than they were when they started. We have to remember that Lent is about becoming more Christ-like. It's not about losing weight or making yourself miserable (or prideful) with some horrendously horrific self-denial.
In case you are interested, I will provide a link to the notes that I made for myself for this lesson. If you're looking for my notes from the last lesson, don't bother. I didn't have enough to think that it was worthwhile posting them.
Have a great couple of weeks. I will get the next study guide posted ASAP, as usual.
Lesson Eleven Notes
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