insists first of all that the virtue of penitence be exercised in persevering faithfulness to the duties of one’s state in life, in the acceptance of the difficulties arising from one’s work and from human coexistence, in a patient bearing of the trials of earthly life and of the utter insecurity which pervades it.The Author goes on to describe concrete ways in which parents, especially mothers, can find ways to be more connected to their children during Lent.
Thank you, Donna Marie, for the reminder and permission to stop and truly be present for our children.
