THURSDAY, THURSDAY AFTER ASH WEDNESDAY
Dt 30: 15-20 Ps 1: 1-4, 6 Lk 9: 22-25
CHOOSE LIFE!
The liturgy today presents a stark choice between life and death. Its message highlights the importance of establishing the course of our lives on the love of God and His plan for us. During the Lenten season, this message serves as a call to introspection, urging us to examine our daily spiritual choices and to consciously walk on the path that leads to life by returning to God in repentance and renewed commitment.
Moses, outlines two distinct paths: one leading to life, blessing, and prosperity, and the other leading to death, curses, and destruction. These paths represent the fundamental spiritual and moral choices that shape our relationship with God. In Lent, we are called to a conscious turning away from sin and a deliberate choice to embrace the path that leads to life. Every action, thought, and decision has the potential to either draw us closer to God or distance us from His grace. ‘Choosing life’ demands an internal transformation. Lent urges us to delve deep within ourselves to identify the obstacles that hinder our full surrender to God, and earnestly seek His grace for this transformation necessary. In the Gospel, we are reminded of the emptiness of a life oriented away from Him and towards what the world offers.
Do our daily choices take us closer to God or further away? Let us commit to one concrete action this Lent to cultivate a holier life. Let us seek reconciliation through the sacrament of Confession, embracing God’s abundant mercy. Let us nourish our spiritual lives through prayer, diligent study of Scripture, and regular participation in the Eucharist. Choosing life is not about avoiding sin; it is about embracing a joyful and intimate relationship with God, characterized by love, obedience, and unwavering trust. His commandments, though demanding, ultimately lead to true freedom and the fullness of life that can only be found in Christ.
Response: Blessed the man who has placed his trust in the Lord.
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