I write this from the very crowded Grand Manitou Lodge on top of Mont Tremblant. It seems the colder it gets on the slope the busier the Lodge gets. No wonder it is busy, today is one of those classic Quebec days where it actually gets colder as the day goes on. It started out -7 this morning and it will be -20 by sunset. It may get as low as -30 tonight. This cold front brings beautiful blue skies and a beautiful view.
Standing here one can easily understand how mountain-top experiences are so important in the Bible. A chance to get away and gain perspective on hills and valleys of our lives. One can not stay on the mountain top because it is necessary to travel through the valleys but these brief experiences bring everything into focus.
We need these time out more often; even weekly. Sabbath is meant to be a day of the mountain top. Our service is to ascend with Christ to return renewed to our daily life.
Make lent a chance of renewal. Fast, pray and share to leave the grind behind and gain insight into life.
Fr. Peter Keller
St. Michael's & Sacred Heart Faith Community