Reflection

“Repentance is the act of exchanging the lie that holds us captive for the truth that sets us free.” ~ Anonymous

Prayer

Merciful God, sometimes, our culture seems to think of repentance as a bad thing, as reflective of low self-esteem or a failure to accept our own goodness. Yet, we know we are not always who we are created and called to be. Fill our hearts with a spirit of honest repentance that we might grow beyond those attitudes, perspectives, and dispositions that bind us to a lesser version of ourselves. May our willingness to repent free us to embrace a fuller vision of who we are and the life we are called to lead. We pray with confidence in your mercy. Amen.

Call to Action

Take time today to reflect on our lives, especially considering those aspects of ourselves for which we need to repent.