Tuesday of the Fifth Week

Reflection

In today’s fast-paced world, we are so used to a fast-paced life that we often become very impatient and unwilling to trust the process or journey. In the first reading, the people of Israel are tired, hungry, and discouraged. They are becoming “worn out by the journey,” and this tiredness turns into frustration and complaints to God and Moses. Instead of remembering all that God has done for them, they are filled with complaints and blindness to the good that God has provided them in their lives. It is easy to recognize ourselves in them. When our prayers are not answered right away, or not on the timeline we desire, it is easy to turn to complaining. In the moments of this doubt, we are tempted to believe that God has led us astray. God does not erase all our struggles instantly, but He invites us to lift our eyes to Him and trust the path He has perfectly aligned for each of us. During this time of Lent, it is a time to turn away from the temptation to complain and instead turn to confidence in the Lord and the plan He has perfectly crafted for each one of us on our journeys.

Prayer

As we prepare for the coming of Easter, may we find peace and confidence in the plan the Lord has created for each and every one of us on our journeys, and turn our complaining into confidence in Him.

Kayley Bell, ’27

Scripture

First Reading: Numbers 21:4-9
Psalm 102:2-3, 16-21
Gospel: John 8:21-30

Daily Scripture readings can be found online at the USCCB website