Have we forgotten Jesus or are we preoccupied with the Cares of the World?

I'm getting so many invites to all kinds of activities and I'm beginning to wonder whether if we don't take a break and respect the period of time that Jesus made the ultimate sacrifice.I'm not a catholic but when it comes to the things of God,I'm a serious guy.I remember those days,when you hear of Lent,people respected that period,you would not hear of dances,shows and all them fetes.It was a period when we remembered Jesus and we respected that.

It's like some people never take a break and give God His dues.I truly believe that this is a time when we need to stop and reflect,take stock,look at our lives and make changes.This is a time when we need to draw closer to God and nourish and feed our souls.I respect everyone and their views and opinions but when will we make time for God.If the activities had something to do with our sprituality and prayers I would attend.So from now until Easter,I will not be available and will not attend.I'm using that period to spend time in the presence of God,praying and making some changes in me life.Thanks.