A Lenten Reflection from Fr John Denvir SMA
Fr John reflects on his favourite colour - Purple. He considers the many associations it has - with royalty, material wealth and high status. In the Gospel we are told that Dives the wealthy man wore purple. He lived a life of privilege and luxury but showed no concern for Lazarus who lived in poverty.
Purple is also the colour of Lent - a symbol of change, humility and repentance. Lent is a time to recognise that we can be like Dives, uncaring and selfish. Therefore let us change, let us dress ourselves in the colour of service and repentance.