Daily Lenten Reflections

Thursday, February 11, 2016

Thursday after Ash Wednesday

Reflection
In the first reading, Moses instructs people to choose a life in the Lord. He says: “Choose life, then, that you and your descendants may live, by loving the Lord, your God, heeding His voice, and holding fast to Him. For that will mean life for you…” Moses clearly and directly speaks to the people. He challenges them to examine their own lives in Christ. He reminds them of the good that the Lord has promised their descendants.

In this Lenten season, think about your own life in Christ. Do you work to spread His good news? Do you follow in the footsteps of Christ? Do you turn toward Him during times of struggle and strife? Do you place your trust and hope in the Lord? Do you make a daily choice to turn your eyes, mind, and heart toward Him?

The Lord speaks to each and every one of us, even though sometimes we aren’t willing to listen. He guides us down the right path and carries us upon His back when we can no longer carry ourselves. The psalmist says: “Blessed are they that hope in the Lord.” Hope in the Lord that we may be renewed this Lenten season. Hope in the Lord who has planned a marvelous life for us. Hope in the Lord who gave His only Son because He loved us so very much.

Prayer

O Lord, our God, help me to turn my eyes, mind, and heart toward You. Let me be consoled by You in times of despair and helplessness. Help me to spread Your good news. Guide me to the path that You have set forth for me. Help me to listen to Your voice, Lord. Amen.

Emily Carolin, ’16

Scripture
First Reading: Deuteronomy 30:15-20

Psalm 1:1-4, 6

Gospel: Luke 9:22-25

Daily Scripture readings can be found online at the USCCB website

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Mission of Edmundite Campus Ministry

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.

The Catholic and Edmundite tradition upon which the College was founded is grounded in the conviction that all women and men are created in the image and likeness of God providing a special dignity unique to each person. Such dignity requires human life to be respected in all of its stages recognizing that we are all children of God.

Therefore, in its pursuit of furthering the Reign of God, the Edmundite Campus Ministry staff seeks to interact with and support every member of the College community in their search for Truth, contributing to the “enhancement of the human person and to the advancement of human culture in light of the Catholic faith.”