15 Mar
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1st Week of Lent
Deut. 26:16-19
Ps. 119(118):1-2,4-5,7-8
Mt. 5:43-48
(Ps Wk I)
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During the season of Lent, we are reminded of our Christian responsibility. Firstly, in our relationship with God. Are we aware of the covenantal relationship between God and us? The first reading in Deuteronomy states clearly the declaration of this covenant - a compact treaty - that expects us to follow God's commands.

The constant factor that binds us with God in this covenantal relationship is the awareness and concrete experience of God's goodness and unconditional love for us. (Ps. 118). This moves us to witness to this love by our love for others. This is the other dimension of our Christian vocation. If we live these two dimensions, we will gradually find, to our amazement that transformation takes place in our lives. Then to our surprise, we begin to see ourselves becoming more Christ-like in our thoughts and actions.

Thus making sure what Incarnation means in our lives. This is what the call 'to be perfect as our heavenly Father is perfect' entails.




"Lord, grant us the Lenten grace to be more like You in our thoughts and action, thus witnessing to your unconditional love for us, sinners."

DAILY OFFERING
Eternal Father, I offer You everything I do this day; my thoughts, words, joys and sufferings. Grant that, vivified by the Holy Spirit and united to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary, my life this day may be of service to You and to others. I also pray that all those preparing for marriage discover in Sacrament the source of Christ's grace for living a fithful and fruitful love. Amen.

PRAYING WITH THE CHURCH
INTENTION
That all cultures may respect the rights and dignity of women.
Elaboration

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