It doesn't matter much where we are going what matters most is that God is directing us every single step of the way. There is no doubt about the will of God to walk side by side with us but are we willing to walk side by side with Him. God and sin can never be put together. If we truly want to be united with God at all times we have to separate ourselves with sin. It is not so hard to know where God is leading us. We have been given long before we were born the 10 commandments and the teachings of the Church. They have all been planted in our hearts. Let us not stray any longer and truly follow where the Lord leads us. Amen. Hallelujah!
Genesis 12:1-4
1 The LORD said to Abram: “Go forth from the land of your kinsfolk and from your father’s house to a land that I will show you...Abram went as the LORD directed him.
We should place our trust not in men or in things but in God alone. Amen. Hallelujah!
Psalms 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22
R: Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you.
4 Upright is the word of the LORD, and all his works are trustworthy...Our soul waits for the LORD, who is our help and our shield. 22 May your kindness, O LORD, be upon us who have put our hope in you.
What is true in the name of the athletes who work so hard to win is also true for us. Just as St. Paul said in today’s 2nd reading, we have to do a little bit more beyond pushing ourselves until we acquire a new level of endurance and strength. We have to do some sacrifices in order to strengthen our will. As the saying goes, no pain, no gain. Lent is about giving up something as a form of sacrifice in union with Jesus’ own sacrifice. In the situation of the world today we have to bear our share of hardship for we are called for a holy life. We have to be determined to do this in proportion to the life we live. We all have our own hardships and we can overcome through God’s strength. Amen. Hallelujah!
2 Timothy 1:8-10
8 Beloved: Bear your share of hardship for the gospel with the strength that comes from God. 9 He saved us and called us to a holy life, not according to our works but according to his own design and the grace bestowed on us in Christ Jesus...
Six days before His passion, Jesus showed to His the apostles His transfiguration to give them strength and courage in bearing witness to the gospel. We, too in our lives have our moments of transfiguration but we can’t always hold on to that in the same way that Peter intended it to be. We have to go down from the mountain and face the passion ourselves. Although this may sound so disheartening we know the end of the story, we know the reward that awaits those who will persevere. It is not easy but we go to the Lord for strength in our life so we can have peace in this valley of tears. As we go on from one event in our life to another we are being transfigured by the Holy Spirit. God transforms us to be in the glory and be stouthearted as we carry our crosses. We keep in mind that the glory prepared for us is far greater. St John Mary Vianney said that our soul know if it receives Holy Communion well if it is mortified, gentle, at peace with everyone and is capable of every sacrifice go to Jesus with love and confidence. Let us not always think that we have to much to do, rather think of His words, come to me all who are burdened for my yoke is easy and light, can we resist such an invitation so full of love? Amen. Hallelujah!
Matthew 17:1-9
1 Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. 2 And he was transfigured before them; his face shone like the sun and his clothes became white as light. 3 And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, conversing with him...
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