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Catholic Charities USA
Saturday of the Fourth Week of Lent
Readings of the Day
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This particular Gospel passage starts with a very lively discussion
regarding who Jesus truly is. In order to understand it,
it's important to look at its context. The Jewish people had
gathered, as was their custom, for the Festival of Booths, a tradition
that still takes place today. During this celebration, Jesus
went to the temple area and began to teach. His knowledge of
scripture was challenged, his background was questioned, and he was
recognized as the one that people thought authorities were looking to
arrest and kill.
The dialogue that takes place is from the next morning. Some of those
gathered believe Jesus to be the Christ, some believe him to be the
Prophet, and some want him arrested. It is Nicodemus who speaks
up and gives the Pharisees - and us - some very valuable
guidance. Recall that Nicodemus is the person who went to see
Jesus at night for fear of being caught conversing with him.
Jesus instructs Nicodemus that he, Jesus, is the Light. He
further challenges Nicodemus and the world to move out of
darkness. Jesus says to move away from evil and see the Light of
the World shining for all.
Nicodemus, in today's Gospel passage, tells the Pharisees not to
"Condemn a man before they first hear him and find out what he
is doing." In other words, do not prejudge someone.
Find out more. Do not rush to judgment.
In the world today, there is so much division, so much
polarization. I would venture to say that much of that division
and polarization is caused by people rushing to snap judgments,
without taking the time to truly understand, without making effort to
research or educate themselves. Nicodemus knew who Jesus was,
having encountered him before. He tried to educate the
Pharisees, but they wanted no part. Nicodemus sought to have the
Pharisees approach Jesus with open minds and hearts. But their
minds and hearts were already made up. Nicodemus' words rang
hollow to the Pharisees. How about for us? Where are we
guilty of prejudices, of pre-judging someone or something without
truly understanding? As we continue on our Lenten journey of
conversion, may we have open minds and open hearts to the needs of our
brothers and sisters in God's wonderful family.
Paul Kipfstuhl is the Director of the Social Action Office for
Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland - Wayne, Ashland and Medina
Counties. He also is a Permanent Deacon assigned to St. Francis
Xavier Parish in Medina, Ohio.
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