Friday of the 4th week of Lent
First reading Wisdom 2:1,12-22
On this Friday of the Fourth Week of Lent, the reading from the Book of Wisdom exposes the inner logic of the godless—their cynical view of life, their rejection of the afterlife, and their deep resentment toward the righteous. The virtuous man, by simply living with integrity and proclaiming his trust in God, becomes an unwelcome reminder of a truth they wish to ignore. His very presence is a rebuke, and so they plot his downfall, thinking to silence what disturbs their conscience. Yet their plan is rooted in blindness, for they cannot perceive the hidden wisdom of God or the enduring promise prepared for those who remain faithful. Lent invites us to recognize this same spiritual battle in our own time—between a world often indifferent or hostile to faith and those who quietly witness to God’s truth. This Lent is our moment to choose the path of the just, to stand firm in hope even when misunderstood or rejected, and to let the Cross of Christ—once a symbol of shame—be our source of strength and final victory. Let’s reflect: Lent is to overcome the challenges of the godless by riaffirming the faith in the love of God.
Don Giorgio