LENTEN DIGEST with FR. PIUSRALPH EFFIONG, SMMM

TUESDAY OF THE FIRST WEEK OF LENT

Mystery of the day: Sorrowful

Lenten Exercises: Pray meditatively the mystery of the day and carryout an ordinary act of charity in an extra- ordinary way like sweeping and dusting of sacred places or visiting of the sick.

Theme: The Power in His "Word" (cf. Isaiah 55:10-11)

From the table of the word today, prophet Isaiah reminded us of the power in God's word saying:

Thus says the LORD: "As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return there but water the earth, making it bring forth and sprout, giving seed to the sower and bread to the eater, so shall my word be that goes forth from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I intend, and prosper in the thing for which I sent it." (Isaiah 55:10-11)

Dearest in the Lord, God's word remains alive and active. In moment of challenge and cares of life, let us not forget His promise towards us all as His children. He is always and ever faithful to His Words. As Prophet Isaiah reechoed the efficacy of this very Word, which all creatures in creation were made, let us be faithful to it. Believe every bit of it and surely, that desert or wilderness of our lives will be watered and then become fertile for cultivation. 

Let us keep on reminding God of His promise through our deeds accompanied by prayers. The same prayer that Evangelist Matthew presented before us today in the gospel pericope. Here he gave us modus of prayer as the Lord taught His discples. ( cf. Matthew 6:7-15). Using the Lord's word to pray makes our prayers more active than ever.

As we continue to journey with the Church for these forty days of intense prayer, self-denial (fasting) and active charity. Let us keep in mind that "Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God" (Matthew 4:4). Peace be with you!  

Let us pray

Look upon your family, Lord, that, through the chastening effects of bodily discipline, our minds may be radiant in your presence with the strength of our yearning for you. Through Christ our Lord, Amen.

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