St. Paul in Romans 6:4 says we were baptized with Jesus and therefore we (our old, sinful self) died with Him on the Cross and we got newness of life in His resurrection. Rather than going back to our old ways which we gave up ‘just for Lent’, we need to grow in this newness and live a life of fullness. The keys to this are three fold:
- Thank and praise God in all situations (1 Thes 5:18)
- Live a sacramental life (Confession + Eucharist + Scripture)
- Be bold and release the power of Jesus’ name over your and others’ circumstances.