How do you define sin? Literally, sin means “missing the mark.” Sin is the refusal to observe spiritual life practices; it's about self-centered living, rejection of God’s will, purposes and love offered freely to all humanity. It is a refusal to do what we were created to do and become what we were meant to become in Jesus Christ. More simply put, sin is anything we do that is contrary to God’s will and purpose for our lives. When we examine the life of Jesus whom we are called to follow as disciples, our failures, short-comings and sins become apparent.
Sinners? Yes, we are! That’s why the Apostle Paul wrote to the first century Christians in Rome, “For all have sinned, and fallen short of the glory of God. (Romans 3:23)
John wrote: “If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.” (1 John 1:8)
Addressing the reality of our sins is the first step toward more faithful living. The Lenten journey has the potential of leading us to claim all that God has in store for us through faith and leads us to claim the gift of redemption – restoration and reconciliation into a right relationship with God.
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