I've been reading, thinking, and generally procrastinating during this exam period at school. And one of the things I've been thinking is that I should really stop procrastinating. Really. Time flies, as I've had more and more occasion to notice recently. And, if I look back at my life, I can see times when I've felt I was a better person than I am now. I see myself slipping more and more. So, as I was thinking about Septuagessima, and St. Paul's exhortation that we should seek the incorruptible crown with more zeal than athletes seek the laurel crown, I really started examining my present circumstances. Looking around, I can see my family and friends going through very uncomfortable situations, and I see them make many and even drastic lifestyle changes because of health conditions or new difficulties that present themselves. And again I look at my own circumstances, and how lazy I've been, and all the efforts I make to be comfortable, instead of to be morally just. And for spiritual reading lately, I've started reading St. Alphonsus Liguori, and he reminds me that to be perfect, I must not only recognize that I am imperfect, but I must ardently desire that perfection I lack.
Septuagessima is a good reminder that the race has begun, that it's time, NOW, to get in shape!
And St. Alphonsus Liguori does well to remind me that this morning, today, I can begin to serve the Lord, and that that is true every day. That ought to be my attitude. And by looking at the courage of those around me, perhaps I can find that courage myself to begin.
And so, ready, set, GO!
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