TODAYS REFLECTION 5TH WEEK OF LENT WED MAR 16

TODAYS REFLECTION 5TH WEEK OF LENT WED MAR 16 ( Dn 3: 14 -20, 91-92, 95, Jn 8 : 31-42 )

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Friends in todays first reading, we see the  expession of a strong faith exhibited by Shadrach Meshach and Abednego. There weren’t any physical  angel with them when they boldly stood up to King Nebuchadnezzar. They still weren’t present when those men walked into the furnace. They had no visual evidence of their safety, nor of God’s willingness to dramatically save them. And yet, they trusted.

Beloved, Just as God showed up to assist them in their time of trouble, He does the same for us. Thankfully most of us won’t be asked to choose between a false idol and a hot furnace, but we definitely will face the choice between standing up for our faith or laughing at an unholy joke. Our lives are besieged with choices that pit the secularity of our worldly society against our universal call to holiness. May we right choices having in mind that God never fails.

In the gospel, Jesus reminds us that we have been called to live in freedom but not a freedom that gives free reign to the flesh. Out of love, place yourselves at one another's service" (Gal 5:13). "It was for liberty that Christ freed us. So stand firm, and do not take on yourselves the yoke of slavery a second time!" (Gal 5:1) In this last period of Lent lets deny ourselves and trust that God will provide for us and let’s together instill our trust in the Lord who never fails. Wishing you Wednesday blessings.