Thursday of the Second Week

Reflection

Each year as Lent is approaching, a particular feeling of hope and change encompasses my daily prayers. I think about what I could do differently to better myself and my relationships. It starts to feel like a season for change and a reason to take a deeper look. In today’s readings, we are given some advice on how to go about change and sustaining a change. The first is to trust in the Lord!  “Cursed is the man who trusts in human beings.” Next is to persevere with a generous heart and to hold out hope. I have been told in other context that hope is not a plan, but when it comes to hope in the Lord, we are all blessed! It is the hope that we all can do better, better with ourselves, better with each other and better with the world around us. It is through this grace, this hope that change for the good is possible. It is not of our own doing but that which is guided by the gentle, kind, and loving presence of Jesus. It is in this place that hope expands, love grows and change is possible.

Prayer

Good and gracious God, as we approach this day with a hope-filled heart, remind us with your loving presence, that all things are possible.  Renew us.  Guide us in our journey towards change.  Bless us with a loving and kind heart. Amen.

Jeff Vincent
Associate Dean of Students
Director of Residence Life and Community Standards

Scripture
First Reading: Jeremiah 17:5-10
Psalm 1:1-4, 6
Gospel: Luke 16:19-31

Daily Scripture readings can be found online at the USCCB website