Miércoles de Ceniza -- Team Shelby

On Ash Wednesday, Team Shelby went to the afternoon Mass in the small community of Xejuyu about 15 minutes outside of San Lucas Toliman.  We were all moved by the fervor of the people and their generous welcome of us.  Our own Maggie R. got to assist with the distribution of ashes and as a Eucharistic minister. 

After Mass, we wanted a group picture and found a number of new friends who wanted to join us for the photo.  Their parents were happy to have them with us and gave us permission to use the picture for our blog post.  They even took some photos for themselves.  The warm welcome and the simplicity of the worship was a moment of great impression for all of us and was a significant point for our evening reflection.

Lent calls us to the challenge of disrupting our routine so that we may be open to a conversion of heart with an openness to our sisters and brothers.  This week has been an occasion to let our hearts be changed.