Wednesday of the First Week
Today we are reminded to look inward, become aware of our sins, and recognize the need for God’s forgiveness in our lives. The readings reinforce the idea that God delivers on His promises and illuminates how we should put Him at the center of our lives. While it can be challenging to place our trust in God, we can rest assured that God’s word is true. The scripture we hear today invites us to change our hearts and our minds to be more like that of Jesus. Instead of casting doubt on what God does in our lives, we are called to renew our faith through Him and look beyond ourselves to the Lord for guidance, strength, peace and salvation. Salvation is a gift that shouldn’t be taken for granted.
The readings suggest if we truly stop to look around us, there are signs that reveal God’s existence in our daily lives. We are called to be more mindful of God’s presence in our lives and the dangers of when we turn away from Him. While we can be resistant to repentance, we must repent to cast out darkness and welcome in the light of Christ. Scripture highlights genuine restoration and leads us to God’s response of humility, hope, mercy, and freedom.
The light of Jesus is shining, so we must look within ourselves to determine what is blocking the light of Jesus from entering our lives. When we drift away from prioritizing God in our lives, we can rest assured His forgiveness is limitless. This Lenten season, I encourage you to ask God to help you resist temptation, increase your love for Him, grant you His wisdom, and desire to do what is pleasing to Him.
Gracious and merciful God, help us not only be ready to hear your word, but to live by it. Reinforce within us our commitment and devotion to you and open our minds and hearts to allow us to draw nearer to You. Cleanse us from our sins and lead us to eternal peace. Amen.
Felicia Fil
Class of 2024
Psalm 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19
Gospel: Luke 11:29-32
Daily Scripture readings can be found online at the USCCB website
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