Ruth: Week 1 ... mortification

I don't have my book right now as I lent it to a friend whose book has not arrived yet but Corrine's post reminded me that I wanted to post on the call to prayer and fasting.  I am such a wimp when it comes to mortification. Like most people, I think it is a big thing if I give up something one day a week or give up something for Jesus for a period of time.  Now I know that Jesus appreciates even our smallest efforts but we are called and capable of so much more.  I know that we are not called to live like monks in the desert but we are called so live so much closer to the ideals that Jesus gives us.  This emphasis hit me the first time I read our book, it hits me when our pastor talks about it and it hit me again today reflecting on our readings. I am continually reminded of Father's sermon that I mentioned earlier about the Triple Triathlon. We are capable of so much more ...