Monday of the Fourth Week of Lent
Table of the Word
First Reading: Isaiah 65:17–21
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 30:2,4,5–6,11–12a,13b
Verse before the Gospel: Amos 5:14
Gospel: John 4:43–54
Theme: Faith that Trusts in the Life-Giving Word of Christ
Reflection
The readings today announce a message of renewal, hope, and trust in God’s transforming power. Through the prophet Isaiah, God promises a new creation, a world renewed with joy where sorrow and suffering will give way to gladness. This prophetic vision points to the deeper renewal that God accomplishes in the hearts of those who believe in Him.
In the Gospel pericope following Evangelist John, a royal official approaches Jesus with a desperate plea: his son is dying. Jesus does not physically accompany him but simply says, “Go; your son will live.” The remarkable moment lies in the official’s response: he believed the word that Jesus spoke and went on his way.
This is faith in its purest form trusting the word of Christ even before seeing the result. The miracle happens at the very moment Jesus speaks, revealing that the power of Christ’s word transcends distance and circumstance.
During this Lenten season, we are invited to imitate this official. Often we seek visible signs before trusting God, but true faith rests confidently in His word. When we entrust our struggles, fears, and uncertainties to Christ, His word brings healing, renewal, and new life.
Lent therefore becomes a journey of learning to believe more deeply in the life-giving power of Christ even when we cannot yet see the outcome. Peace, be with you!
Prayer
O God, who renew the world through mysteries beyond all telling, grant, we pray, that your Church may be guided by your eternal design and not be deprived of your help in this present age. Through our Lord. Jesus Christ Your Son who lives and reigns forever and ever. Amen
Thought for the Day
“Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe.” - St. Augustine of Hippo
Lenten Commitment
Today, I will strengthen my trust in God’s word by surrendering a particular worry or difficulty to Him in prayer, believing that Christ is already at work bringing healing and renewal.
Gospel: John 4:43–54
Theme: Faith that Trusts in the Life-Giving Word of Christ
Reflection
The readings today announce a message of renewal, hope, and trust in God’s transforming power. Through the prophet Isaiah, God promises a new creation, a world renewed with joy where sorrow and suffering will give way to gladness. This prophetic vision points to the deeper renewal that God accomplishes in the hearts of those who believe in Him.
In the Gospel pericope following Evangelist John, a royal official approaches Jesus with a desperate plea: his son is dying. Jesus does not physically accompany him but simply says, “Go; your son will live.” The remarkable moment lies in the official’s response: he believed the word that Jesus spoke and went on his way.
This is faith in its purest form trusting the word of Christ even before seeing the result. The miracle happens at the very moment Jesus speaks, revealing that the power of Christ’s word transcends distance and circumstance.
During this Lenten season, we are invited to imitate this official. Often we seek visible signs before trusting God, but true faith rests confidently in His word. When we entrust our struggles, fears, and uncertainties to Christ, His word brings healing, renewal, and new life.
Lent therefore becomes a journey of learning to believe more deeply in the life-giving power of Christ even when we cannot yet see the outcome. Peace, be with you!
Prayer
O God, who renew the world through mysteries beyond all telling, grant, we pray, that your Church may be guided by your eternal design and not be deprived of your help in this present age. Through our Lord. Jesus Christ Your Son who lives and reigns forever and ever. Amen
Thought for the Day
“Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe.” - St. Augustine of Hippo
Lenten Commitment
Today, I will strengthen my trust in God’s word by surrendering a particular worry or difficulty to Him in prayer, believing that Christ is already at work bringing healing and renewal.
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