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Catholic Charities USA
Thursday of the First Week of Lent
Today's Lectionary Readings
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At last week's Ash Wednesday liturgy, the celebrant proposed a
different approach to Lent which caught my attention.
He spoke of Lent as a season of humility during which we can
re-examine our relationships with our loving God and one another.
"Who knows where we will be on Easter Sunday?" he said
with a smile. Hopefully, he concluded, our love and relationship with
God will be evident by the way we treat and care for one another.
While none of this might seem earth shattering or new, his description
of Lent challenges us to bring the love we celebrate on Sundays to our
homes, our work colleagues, and the people we serve.
Think of your relationships. Can you recall times when you
weren't the best spouse, parent, grandparent, sibling, friend,
co-worker, or minister of charity? Did you try to resolve
it? How? Lent's scripture readings can help.
Here are a few that speak directly to our relationships with God and
people around us:
Friday after Ash Wednesday
This, rather, is the fasting that I wish: releasing those bound
unjustly, untying the thongs of the yoke; Setting free the oppressed,
breaking every yoke; Sharing your bread with the hungry...
Then you shall call, and the Lord will answer, you shall cry for help,
and he will say: Here I am! (Isaiah 58:6-7, 9)
Saturday after Ash Wednesday
Teach me your way, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth... For
you, O Lord, are good and forgiving, abounding in kindness to all who
call upon you. (Psalm 86:5-6)
Tuesday of the First Week of Lent
Putting away falsehood, speak the truth, each one to his neighbor, for
we are members one of another. [And] be kind to one another,
compassionate, forgiving one another as God has forgiven you in
Christ. (Ephesians 4:25, 32)
Many blessings this Lenten Season!
Robert Colbert, D.Min, BCC is Chaplain at George Washington University
Hospital who formerly served with Catholic Charities USA.
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