Saturday of the 1st week of Lent

Authentic conversion

Matthew 5:43-48 

We are reflecting about genuine conversion.  We have talked about three movements of conversion: selfishness to communion, individualism to sharing, and from self to God.

The gospel tells about a more authentic conversion - that of being converted to according to the very heart of Christ.

Not only does it say, "Do not kill"; now, we are to love and pray for our enemies.  The very basis of conversion is Jesus Christ.

In this Eucharist, Jesus converts us to Himself constantly in mind, heart, and being.  He molds our thoughts according to how he sees mankind; his heart and being to be filled with mercy.  Thus, the corporal and spiritual works of mercy.  And our actions? Filled with the compassion of God.

We should see this world in a new light.  Seeing at it through the eyes of the Lord that indeed, this world is worth saving.

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