It is interesting how the author suggests that another name for this week is Butter Week.
Why is butter important? She gives this answer:
It's easy to forgive and desire to be forgiven when the atmosphere is friendly and joyous—when people are gathered together, breaking bread, and eating warm, cheese-filled crepes.
Cheese aside, Christian love is what this week is really supposed to be about.
Are you angry with anyone? If you are, ask God to help you put aside your anger. If possible, let that person know that you forgive and love him or her. Is someone angry with you? Ask God to help you apologize and ask that person for forgiveness. And make sure you're truly sorry for whatever you did or said, or else it doesn't count. Is there someone who died, or moved away, or fell out of touch, someone with whom you wish you could exchange love and forgiveness but you don't know how? Ask God for help. He's very good at getting messages through.
Warm, cheese-filled crepes sound delicious, especially with this cold weather we have been having.
