Emmanuel Oppong Sp

The Church at Lent Emmanuel Oppong Sp

The Apostle tells of Christ surrounded by a large crowd, the crowd of people who followed him. The Son of God is deeply concerned about those people. It is precisely in this way that the Lord has promised to accompany His people, by being among them and taking care of them. And Jesus does not open a spiritual counseling office with a sign saying "The prophet receives Monday, Wednesday, or Friday from 3 to 6. The Entrance costs this much or, if you want, you can give an offering". No, Jesus does not do such thing. Jesus also did not open a doctor's office with the sign "The sick coming this day, or that day will be healed". Jesus throws himself into the midst of the people. This is the example of shepherd that Jesus gives us to imitate. Holy priests, good pastors, Christians are those who accompany their people in this way to extend that even at night when tired, come out to work and live among the people with love just like Jesus, who likes to come out and face difficulties when asked by the people. It is this attitude that the traditions of the church and of the Gospel challenge us to live during the period of lent. The church invites us to find true happiness in God, and not wasting our time seeking happiness elsewhere, in riches, in pleasures, in power, in careers, in prophecy, in human helps during lent so as to welcome the needs of the poor, the forgotten, and the morally condemned. This study is meant to help Catholics and each of us so that our Lenten journey would be fruitful for our salvation.