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Roses of faith are violet
Sinful thoughts are blue,
Lent calls us to repentance,
"Make us all anew!"
Break free from the guilt,
Forgive those who hurt,
Wipe away the anger,
Push away the murk,
Which feeds the soul with lies,
Keeps us all imprisoned,
Away from God's love,
Trapped in our own vision....
Of what life is all about,
A slave in our own mind,
How can we change?
So much to leave behind.
Violet engages our eyes,
The color of forgiveness rests,
In the priest's absolution,
No longer in spiritual death.
The Eucharist gives us life,
The Body of Our Lord,
The Crimson reminding us
Of the blood from the sword.
Violet roses bloom,
As Lent passes onward,
Fragrant smell of penance,
Bring us eternal reward.
Pray, fast, and give!
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