Alleluia!!!

The Tuesday before Ash Wednesday is a celebratory time, but its also a time of preparation for what is to begin with the Season of Lent. In the seminary, we would sing the "Alleluia" good and loud at Mass because it was the last time that we would use that glorious word until Easter time. At the conclusion of Mass, a banner with "Alleluia" on it was folded up, put in a box, and buried in the courtyard, but I don't think it was buried all that long because of the weather. It was a symbolic burial for the "Alleluia" since Lent is a penitential time and it takes on a more somber tone, even though Lent does bring joy. During the Season of Lent, we are called to get our house, our lives in order. It is a time of prayer, penance, and renewal. Lent calls us to do what we should be doing everyday, making sure we have a good relationship with God and one another. Lent is a time to build on the good things in our lives and get rid of what is bad. Hopefully once Lent concludes, those good things will continue. Let us sing the "Alleluia" good and loud today and rejoice and be glad because this is the day the Lord has made. The Season of Lent is a time that has been made for us. Let us make the most of it. God Bless You!!!