The Lenten Road

Walking the Lenten road,
Turning down the volume,
So as to listen more easily
To the still small voice.

Walking the path quietly,
Slowly,
So that I can better understand
The puzzle of your love.

Taking time when none exists,
Making sure not to make excuses,
Walking slowly in the rush of day,
So that your secrets might be shared.

You are the Lord of the Universe,
Yet you came to earth as a man--
One of us--
The perfect sacrifice for sin.

During these days set apart for you,
Let us remember to listen,
To think,
To contemplate your mysteries,
So that we can learn to love you more.

Amen.