Daily Lenten Reflections

Friday, February 23, 2018

Friday of the First Week

Reflection

Good behavior is always encouraged. God wants us to be good, our family and friends want us to be good, and the world expects us to be good. However, being good is not easy as we so often hear that the just man falls at least seven times a day. Our nature causes us to sin every day, therefore, we cannot be completely good. Sin also separates us from God and takes us further away from Him. So how can we develop a relationship with God if sin is in the way of being completely good and distances us from God?

I think the first step is understanding how much God loves us. The readings for today remind us that no matter how bad our sin is or how far away we are from the path of God, He will always be waiting for us with open arms. We need to remind ourselves daily that His love for us is so great because He sent His only Son to die for our sins. The death of Jesus is what builds the bridge to God. We must never forget that God’s love is nothing like human love. It is perfect and completely good. We are not perfect and being good is hard, but with the help of God, we can live a holy life.

Prayer

God, we thank You for sending Your Son Jesus to die for our sins. Please do not leave us alone. Walk with us every single day so that one day we may be with You forever. Amen.

Elizabeth Lopez, ’20

Scripture
First Reading: Ezekiel 18:21-28
Psalm 130:1-8
Gospel: Matthew 5:20-26

Daily Scripture readings can be found online at the USCCB website

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The Mission of Edmundite Campus Ministry at Saint Michael’s College is to share the Good News of the Gospel with the College community by facilitating encounter with Jesus Christ. We do this through the celebration of the Church’s Liturgy, in programs promoting knowledge of the Catholic faith, by developing ecumenical and interreligious relationships, and providing retreats and other opportunities for personal spiritual growth.

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