Mar
24
2019
By Anonymous (not verified)
The Marian Fathers present this Lenten devotional series to help you prepare to receive graces on Easter and Divine Mercy Sunday.
Readings: Ex 3:1-8A, 13-15; Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8, 11; 1 Cor 10:1-6, 10-12; Lk 13:1-9
Diary: 1, 282, 908
He has made known his ways to Moses. - Ps 103:7
It's interesting that the reading from Exodus records that Moses "decided" he must go see why the flaming bush was not consumed.
He makes other decisions here, too. God doesn't force Moses to follow Him. When God called out to Moses, he replied, "Here I am." He chooses to do as God says and delivers a message to the Israelites. In this way, Moses becomes the means through which the Lord shows mercy on the Israelites and leads them out of slavery.
But what happens to a majority of those rescued? Our reading in 1 Corinthians tells us they become an example of what not to do. Their disobedience and consequent punishments have been "written down as a warning to us."
Does it mean that bad things happen to people because they are greater sinners? "By no means!" explains Jesus, "But I tell you, if you do not repent, you will all perish as they did!" (Lk 13:5)
The fig tree in His parable has been given another year to produce good fruit. We, however, aren't guaranteed a tomorrow. Now is the time to repent and be obedient and fruitful. Answer the Lord's call and say, "Here I am."
Prayer: May my trust in the Lord lead me to bear fruit for my salvation and the salvation of other souls.
Missed a day? See previous "From Ashes to Mercy" daily meditations.
Readings: Ex 3:1-8A, 13-15; Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8, 11; 1 Cor 10:1-6, 10-12; Lk 13:1-9
Diary: 1, 282, 908
He has made known his ways to Moses. - Ps 103:7
It's interesting that the reading from Exodus records that Moses "decided" he must go see why the flaming bush was not consumed.
He makes other decisions here, too. God doesn't force Moses to follow Him. When God called out to Moses, he replied, "Here I am." He chooses to do as God says and delivers a message to the Israelites. In this way, Moses becomes the means through which the Lord shows mercy on the Israelites and leads them out of slavery.
But what happens to a majority of those rescued? Our reading in 1 Corinthians tells us they become an example of what not to do. Their disobedience and consequent punishments have been "written down as a warning to us."
Does it mean that bad things happen to people because they are greater sinners? "By no means!" explains Jesus, "But I tell you, if you do not repent, you will all perish as they did!" (Lk 13:5)
The fig tree in His parable has been given another year to produce good fruit. We, however, aren't guaranteed a tomorrow. Now is the time to repent and be obedient and fruitful. Answer the Lord's call and say, "Here I am."
Prayer: May my trust in the Lord lead me to bear fruit for my salvation and the salvation of other souls.
Missed a day? See previous "From Ashes to Mercy" daily meditations.
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