Forgive Thy Satirical Mind

To have a celebration of the death and resurrection of Jesus is a strong religious legacy every Christian follower share. Lenten season is a period that the story of Jesus is relived by the people who believed in him. It is when the power of faith once again dominates the world’s mundane views and the spirits of gratitude to Christ for saving us from our sins bequeath our almost lost will to surpass evil.

I was born a Roman Catholic and the power of my faith has helped me survived tough times. It is my experience that when I pray not only with my belief but with my soul my prayers are always answered. This is quiet an intriguing statement but before I go on further let me tell you this. I believe that every individual has a personal way of praying regardless of the influence of their religious rites. This is because each individual has a unique physical, mental and emotional state and preparation attached to the prayer.

That is why, as I said, when I pray with my soul my prayers are always answered because when I pray like this, deep in my heart I already knew it would be answered. The problem is I don’t always pray with my soul no matter how I try most of the time. It’s odd to think that maybe these are the times that I am not really convinced that I needed Him? I might be happy at that time yet on the surface I’d like to continue to appear religious. Who knows?

Reflecting on this Good Friday it has made me delved on the many inconsistencies that I do and yet are hidden inside me. Going to church for instance would make me appear a good Christian but am I really? Just recently I wished someone evil because I did not think that what he/she did to me was very humane. Funny enough but when you would ask me now whether I am a Christian I would never admit that I am not, of course I would claim, I am. It is because when I am judgmental, unkind, nasty, mean, jealous, greedy, liar, etc. these negative characteristics of mine do not necessarily show. I would still appear good within society's yardstick because I do go to church and do not steal my neighbour’s husband.

Yet I think it is a very long way for me to be called a ‘Christian’. As for now I am just grateful that my sins are forgiven over and over again. Personally this Lenten season is a sacred reminder - for me to ask forgiveness for my sins, listen to my conscience for a moment and to stop myself from being a hypocrite ... so help me Jesus. Amen.

With a touch of love let us recall and be thankful to Jesus Christ, our Lord for his atoning death on the cross. Advance Happy Easter!