WEDNESDAY OF THE FOURTH WEEK OF LENT
Mystery of the day: Glorious
Theme: Turn to the Lord...
"Go down; for your people, whom you brought up out of the land of Egypt, have corrupted themselves; they have turned aside quickly out of the way which I commanded them; they have made for themselves a molten calf, and have worshipped it and sacrificed to it,..." (Exodus 32:7ff.).
Beloved in Christ, warm greetings to you. The weakness and fragility of man is being discovered when he derails from the right part, or missing out of Divine path through sin. (Cf. Genesis 3:1ff.)
At this very moment the fragility of man becomes obvious such that, he needs a leaning shoulder, or a hand to raise him up from the dust of his weakness.
On this note, that the Psalmist reminded us of the need to turn to God through concientious observance of pious acts in this sacred season in the life of the Church.
"Let the hearts that seek the Lord rejoice; turn to the Lord and his strengthened; constantly seek his face." ( Cf. Ps 105:3-4)
In the light of this, God spoke to Moses in this way:
"Go down; for your people, whom you brought up out of the land of Egypt, have corrupted themselves; they have turned aside quickly out of the way which I commanded them; they have made for themselves a molten calf, and have worshipped it and sacrificed to it,..." (Exodus 32:7ff.).
This Divine directive is merciful and love oriented, which are His attributes. He desires not the death of a sinner as the scripture tells us, but delights with a remorseful heart who seeks forgiveness and reconciliation.
Finally, let us cry to Him to remember us with the favour He shows to His people.
Peace be with you!
Let us pray
We invoke your mercy in humble prayer, O Lord, that you may cause us, your servants, corrected by penance and schooled by good works, to persevere sincerely in your commands and come safely to the paschal festivities.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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