Inspirations at your Fingertips!

Saturday of the 3rd week of Lent Luke 18:9-14 "God did not promise us an easy life, but he promised us a meaningful life." This came into mind when I was reflecting on how God chastises us as in the reading for today: "He has torn us to pieces, but he will heal us; he has struck us down, but he will bandage our wounds; after a day or two he will bring us back to life, on the third day he will raise us and we shall live in his presence." Mercy is what the Lord wants, not just sacrifice.  Search the heart on what it really loves.  If it's not the Lord, ask for forgiveness.  But if it's love that it loves above all things, then nothing is impossible.  We shall be giving to the Lord what is due him - total adoration, and to others, a pure sacrifice.

Tuesday of the 2nd week of Lent Matthew 23:1-12 Lent calls us to review our every outlook and attitude of life in relation to God.  God demands in the first reading utmost obedience to him.  Only then could we have real order in the world. Furthermore, in the gospel, Jesus called to transcend the ways of the pharisees.  We have to transcend from mere external observances to total dedication to serving the Lord from the inside if we want to be his disciple. What lies in the heart of a disciple?  Three things: Humility .  Humility marks the spot when we recognize our proper place in God's world.  We also know that our place in this world is to assist others rather than lord it over them. Obedience .  If we continue to rebel against God, we bring havoc to the world he created.  Then, the "sword shall eat us instead." Purity .  Purity of mind and heart enables us to be attuned with God.  It also enables us to love one another without any pretense. These and

Good News at your Fingertips by Fr. Lito Jopson Wednesday of the 2nd week of Lent Matthew 20:17-28 Power.  How should it be used? Jesus taught James and John's mother: "Anyone who wants to be great among you must be your servant, and anyone who wants to be first among you must be your slave, just as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." Meanwhile, there are those who seek the end of persons whom they hate like in the case of Jeremiah.  Their hearts and eyes were blinded by sin and evil, even violence they espouse. God is the author of power.  He used his power to create.  Sin destroys, but God's power renews all created things. God's power heals and saves.  Every action of Jesus, even his death on the cross, brings salvation to us. Third, God's power inspires and perfects.  The Church is gifted with charisms and ministries that enlivens our faith and perfects us in love.