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Catholic Charities USA
Wednesday of the Fifth Week of Lent
Today's Lectionary Readings
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One beautiful attribute of the Catholic tradition is the thoughtful
way Church readings connect.
The first reading, from Deuteronomy, shares the story of Shadrach,
Meshach, and Abednego's miraculous departure from the fiery
furnace without blemish. Through their steadfast courage and
conviction to serve only God, they were delivered from torture and
evil. They trusted God and were faithful to God alone. They knew God
as the only true God, and it set them free from the fire - a hopeless
situation.
In John's Gospel, Jesus questions his persecutors'
connection as Abraham's descendants, because they are trying to
kill him. Although different from the story in Deuteronomy, there is
similarity. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego had a strong faith and
trust in God to deliver them from death, just as Jesus knew he would
be delivered from the torture he must endure.
As Abraham's descendants, we are called to be faithful in
honoring God, trust in his protection, and continue the work He has
called us to do. The Word empowers us, like Shadrach, Meshach, and
Abednego, to fearlessly serve God and bring the message of the Divine
love to those we encounter.
As disciples, we are called and commissioned through the Sacrament of
Baptism to continue Christ's mission. It is a mission that calls
us out into the world to bring the healing, help, and hope of God to
those in society, regardless of their circumstances. It is a mission
that invites us to trust that God will provide and protect when we are
persecuted for our commitment to protect and honor the dignity of all
humanity, from womb to tomb. There may be times we are called to walk
in places we might fear, yet we know God will not forsake us, because
He is faithful.
As we continue our social mission - to share the Gospel through
actions and words of Christ's compassion with all we encounter -
may we find strength in the courage our ancestors demonstrated, and
the steadfast love Christ shared with all humanity. Let us be strong,
courageous, and faithful to God as we work to bring compassion, love,
and healing to those we encounter.
Jeanne Adamske, MAPS, MBA, is the Chief of Staff at Catholic Charities
St. Louis. She has served in Church ministry for over fifteen years
and continues to carry out Christ's mission in the world,
sharing His compassion, love, and care through ministry work in the
world.
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