“I am the way, the truth and the life” (Jn.14:6). So, “Come follow me!” (Mt. 4:19); “Take up your cross and follow me” (16:24) – “every day” (Lk. 9:23); “Come now, let us go” (Jn. 14:31). Jesus is calling. The invitation is clear, clearer in my head and more in my heart than I could … [Read more…]
Wednesday of the First Week of Lent, March 08, 2017. 1st Reading: Book of Jonah 3:1-10. The word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time: “Set out for the great city of Nineveh, and announce to it the message that I will tell you.” So Jonah made ready and went to Nineveh, according … [Read more…]
Tuesday of the First Week of Lent, Tuesday, March 07, 2017. 1st Reading: Book of Isaiah 55:10-11. Thus says the LORD: Just as from the heavens the rain and snow come down and do not return there till they have watered the earth, making it fertile and fruitful, giving seed to the one who sows … [Read more…]
Is this journey necessary? Do I really need this sacrificial journey of 40days fasting to activate my glory? Has Jesus not already glorified me by his death on the cross, the only sacrifice that matters? Is he not the fulfillment of the law and the prophets? Was His sacrifice not sufficient or perfect enough for … [Read more…]
Monday of the First Week of Lent, March 06, 2017 1st Reading: Book of Leviticus 19:1-2.11-18. The LORD said to Moses, “Speak to the whole Israelite community and tell them: Be holy, for I, the LORD your God, am holy. “You shall not steal. You shall not lie or speak falsely to one another. You … [Read more…]