Wednesday of the 3rd week of Lent
First reading – Deuteronomy 4:1,5-9
In this passage we can see two important elements. What is the purpose of the all the laws and customs? It’s very clear. Now, Israel, take notice of the laws and customs that I teach you today, and observe them, that you may have life and may enter and take possession of the land that the Lord the God of your fathers is giving you. To have life and to possess the land God had promised. Again, it is said; Keep them, observe them, and they will demonstrate to the peoples your wisdom and understanding. This is live with wisdom and understanding. So ultimately the purpose of the laws and customs are to have life, to possess the promised land, to live with wisdom and understanding. In other words, the laws and customs are for our integral development. To find light and to live in light. The second element in this reading: about what we should be proud about in our life? And indeed, what great nation is there that has its gods so near as the Lord our God is to us whenever we call to him? If we want to be proud about something, it should be about the closeness of God with us. God is close to us in the Eucharist, in other sacraments and in the Word of God. This is what makes us happy in our life. The closeness of God despite our sinfulness. Let’s reflect: Lent is the time to find the beauty of the laws of God and His closeness.
Wednesday 15 March
