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Catholic Charities USA
Tuesday of Holy Week
Readings of the Day
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Easter is only days away. Yet, for some of us, the joy of that
miraculous day seems very distant. We are overwhelmed by the signs of
our times: another unnecessary and unjust war; the pandemic that has
ensnared us and will not disappear; Mother Earth's imperilment
and desperate need of our help; and the polarization from the
political realm that encroaches into our church life.
We learn from today's Gospel that "Jesus was deeply
troubled." While looking to Jesus, maybe this is the time to
remedy the situation, and bring light to our darkness. We trust that
Jesus will be with us. We recall the time when Jesus told his
fishermen/disciples who had just returned from a poor fishing night
that they should go back out to sea again. He suggested that if they
go out into deeper water their fishing efforts would be rewarded. They
followed Jesus' counsel, and that catch was staggering.
In these few remaining days of Lent, perhaps we need to re-examine our
values and personal commitments. Lent is a time for serious
reflection. Might we venture into deeper water?
Interestingly enough, today's Gospel reading omits two verses
(34-35) from the passage in John's gospel which might give us
food for thought and encourage us:
"Now I give you a new commandment: love one another. Just as I
have loved you, you also must love one another. By this, everyone will
know that you are my disciples, if you love one another."
Additionally, in the passage following today's reading, Jesus
tells us, "Do not be troubled; trust in God and trust in
me." Surely, if we focus on loving one another, God will reward
us. If we perform our ministries of feeding the hungry, sheltering the
homeless, welcoming all of our brothers and sisters, speaking out
against violence and war, and continue loving one another as God
urged, the darkness will disappear and the light of the resurrection
of Jesus will enfold us in joy.
Stan Fitzgerald is a parishioner at Christ the King Church in Pleasant
Hill, CA. He has a long history with Catholic Charities USA, and has
been active with local affiliates. He is a member of his parish Faith
in Action team, a community BLM group, helps to lead the parish
efforts on the Synod, and mentors local Jesuit Volunteers.
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