LENTEN DIGEST with FR. PIUSRALPH EFFIONG, SMMM

WEDNESDAY OF THE FIFTH WEEK IN LENT

Mystery of the day: Glorious

Theme: Steadfastnes in faith

"Blessed are those who, hearing the word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart, and bring forth fruit with patience." (Luke 8:15)

"Faith is the assurance that the things revealed and promised in the Word are true, even though unseen, and gives the believer a conviction that what he expects in faith, will come to pass."

With the above submission, we come to the understanding that, though faith is an invisible reality, it is a spiritual concrete term, where every believer holds on to. In our reflection today, the Psalmist in the gospel acclamation avers:

"Blessed are those who, hearing the word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart, and bring forth fruit with patience." (Luke 8:15)

The same Word the three young men in the fiery furnace: Shedrach, Meshach and Abendego expressed before King Nebuchadnezzar (cf.Daniel 3:14-20.24-25.28). This spiritual "push" gave them the unction to be steadfast in faith, hoping that God whom they were serving will never abandon them. 

Sometimes, in moment of our difficulties, we tend to lose hope in God over slightest event, not remembering the boundless love He showered upon us. 

Beloved in Christ, let the Word of God which we have heard be fruitful in our hearts as it was in those three young men, that no matter the pressure or challenges we will continue to hold the fort. For He remains a faithful God in eternity. Peace! Be with you.

Let us pray

Attend, almighty God, to the prayers of your people, and, as you endow them with confident hope in your compassion, let them feel as ever the effects of your mercy. Through Christ our Lord. Amen

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