LENTEN DIGEST with FR. PIUSRALPH EFFIONG, SMMM

WEDNESDAY OF THE SECOND WEEK OF LENT

Mystery of the day: Glorious

Lentnen Exercises: Meditatively pray the mystery of the day, and put a smile on someone's face today.

Theme: Come, let us strike him.

"Give heed to me, O LORD, and listen to my plea. Is evil a recompense for good? (Jeremiah 18:19ff.)

Beloved in Christ, good morning to you. With a grateful heart to God, we have been able to behold the dawn of this midweek. To Him be all the glory. 

As we begin this new day, let us reflect with Prophet Jeremiah following an extract from today's first reading. (cf. Jeremiah 18:19ff.)

Most often we found ourselves at the receiving end of evil for the good we did. Pain being paid instead of gratitude. In consolation to forge ahead, Prophet Jeremiah avers with broken heart: 

"Give heed to me, O LORD, and listen to my plea. Is evil a recompense for good? (Jeremiah 18:19ff.)

In our little effort, we put in our best to bring in peace amidst chaos and anarchy, giving out a leaning shoulder with words of consolation; still we are being plagued with envy and hatred. Castigation becomes our accolade. Don't be perturbed, God knows it all. 

Keep the ball rolling, keep doing what is just and right and God will certainly be there for you. They will gather to destroy you, but God has the final say, which often comes as a surprise to the those who accused you.

Finally, in our daily task, let all services be geared to God, and not for human glory. For man is bound to fail us at any moment no matter the amount of trust. Trust in God and believe in Him, He will not fail to hearken to your plea.

Peace be with you!

Let us pray

Keep your family, O Lord, schooled always in good works, and so comfort them with your protection here as to lead them graciously to gifts on high. Through Christ our Lord. Amen

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