ASB: It's Great For Lent!

Last night in Sonia's Video Blog, she mentioned that during the season of Lent she was focusing on saying positive things about others. Her comment about Lent reminded me of our first experience of Tomato Pie this week at the Inn. Apparently, Tomato Pie is quite a delicacy in the Philadelphia area, and since it has no meat in it, it is "Great for Lent!" as the sticker says on the box.

In the past week, we have watched these 8 wonderful students go through a journey of recognizing the face of Christ in everyone they meet...no matter what that person looks like, smells like, or acts like. It was amazing to watch each student throw their entire being into helping "the other." In this time of Lent, and especially as we hear the Year A readings, we recognize the importance of transformation and conversion. Our students at Buff State have begun their own conversion process during our time in Philly, some in small ways and some in big ways. They all have walked away from the well and proclaimed the greatness of Jesus the Messiah. So, just as the Tomato Pie is a great delicacy during the Lenten Season, so ASB is also a great process for Lent. Bill and I want each student to know that we are so proud of you and we were so honored to walk with this journey with you.