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Reflections on the readings at Mass for the third Sunday in Lent
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“Fr. Antony Kadavil reflects and comments on the readings at Mass for the third Sunday in Lent. He says that the readings invite us to repent of our sins and to renew our lives by producing fruits of love, compassion, forgiveness, and faithful service.”
Penance should be observed for sure. But, that’s suppose to be our entire life until the Beatific Heavenly gates have been reached in eternal glory. In the Communion of Saints.
But, other than that, the emphasis that we are “invited…to renew our lives by producing good fruits of love, compassion, forgiveness, and faithful service” neglects a lot.
The emphasis is not on the person during Lent. But on Christ, His Passion.
It’s the conscience examined that brings a better participation during Lent.
You could produce the fruits of one’s labor in the Garden as the Priest describes. But that’s not the entirety of Lent. Or for what it is meant for. Resting from one’s labors would be one particular example of Lent. Quiet time before the Blessed and Holy Sacrament. Staring at the Cross and Jesus, Enshrined in the Holy Tabernacle. His true and real Presence. You cannot be any closer to Him than that. Even receiving Him in the Holy Eucharist, bears closer to your heart, in deep Holy Communion. Thus, that would be a fruit and accomplishment during Lent.
Christ dealt out a blow to the Serpent, that Dragon. That is what we’re celebrating during Lent. The devil makes us witness Lent as depressing and horrible. Because, it’s the horror of Lent for the devil. The fallen angel knows that Lent is really a time to celebrate Christ’s Triumph! You and me can share in this extraordinary time of Lent by praying the Rosary, and consecrating all our time, talent, and treasure to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Consecrating our own hearts to Hers. That would be an excellent way to share in the Communion of Saints. As their hearts share the same with Hers.
That’s Lent. Christ dealt the dealing blow to the Dragon. By conquering death through the Cross. He dealt a fatal blow to death and sin. He brought about Salvation by calling Holy Penance to souls. That is paving the way for Mercy. That’s Lent.
Those fruits are spent on our time, talent, and labor. But on Christ. It’s the time afforded by grace. Not our labors. But Him Who died on the Cross for our sins. He is our Salvation! That is Lent.
And yes, those fruits as the Priest mentions can come about in that way. But not necessarily an invitation to them. There are other works of Mercy. Both material and immaterial.
People can also take the time to count the many blessings they have. And how sin tries to screw that up. Like the freedoms we have and enjoy. Like having clean running water to drink and bathe in. Bringing that in Thanksgiving and Joy to Christ in the Blessed Sacrament. That is Lent.
Bringing everything under the Cross at the feet of Christ. Through His Victory this Lent.
Penance should be observed for sure. But, that’s suppose to be our entire life until the Beatific Heavenly gates have been reached in eternal glory. In the Communion of Saints.
But, other than that, the emphasis that we are “invited…to renew our lives by producing good fruits of love, compassion, forgiveness, and faithful service” neglects a lot.
The emphasis is not on the person during Lent. But on Christ, His Passion.
It’s the conscience examined that brings a better participation during Lent.
You could produce the fruits of one’s labor in the Garden as the Priest describes. But that’s not the entirety of Lent. Or for what it is meant for. Resting from one’s labors would be one particular example of Lent. Quiet time before the Blessed and Holy Sacrament. Staring at the Cross and Jesus, Enshrined in the Holy Tabernacle. His true and real Presence. You cannot be any closer to Him than that. Even receiving Him in the Holy Eucharist, bears closer to your heart, in deep Holy Communion. Thus, that would be a fruit and accomplishment during Lent.
Christ dealt out a blow to the Serpent, that Dragon. That is what we’re celebrating during Lent. The devil makes us witness Lent as depressing and horrible. Because, it’s the horror of Lent for the devil. The fallen angel knows that Lent is really a time to celebrate Christ’s Triumph! You and me can share in this extraordinary time of Lent by praying the Rosary, and consecrating all our time, talent, and treasure to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Consecrating our own hearts to Hers. That would be an excellent way to share in the Communion of Saints. As their hearts share the same with Hers.
That’s Lent. Christ dealt the dealing blow to the Dragon. By conquering death through the Cross. He dealt a fatal blow to death and sin. He brought about Salvation by calling Holy Penance to souls. That is paving the way for Mercy. That’s Lent.
Those fruits are spent on our time, talent, and labor. But on Christ. It’s the time afforded by grace. Not our labors. But Him Who died on the Cross for our sins. He is our Salvation! That is Lent.
And yes, those fruits as the Priest mentions can come about in that way. But not necessarily an invitation to them. There are other works of Mercy. Both material and immaterial.
People can also take the time to count the many blessings they have. And how sin tries to screw that up. Like the freedoms we have and enjoy. Like having clean running water to drink and bathe in. Bringing that in Thanksgiving and Joy to Christ in the Blessed Sacrament. That is Lent.
Bringing everything under the Cross at the feet of Christ. Through His Victory this Lent.
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