Today is February 9, 2008

Saturday after Ash Wednesday

Reading and Reflection

Reading I:   Isaiah 58: 9 - 14
Responsorial Psalm:    Psalm  86: 1 - 2, 3 - 4, 5 - 6
Gospel:  Luke 5: 27 - 32
 

Jesus calls Levi to be his disciple.   Levi has an unpopular job - he's a tax collector.   But he doesn't do it justly.   I can see that many times I am a Levi.   I don't treat others with love and compassion.   Justice is minimal in many of my relationships.   I meet immediate needs but not underlying causes of problems.   If Jesus can change Levi, I can be the "repairer of the breach" and I, too, can let my light shine.   Turn to me, says the Lord.   Get up and turn, physically, as a sign that you, too, can turn and follow Jesus.

Reminder:   Rice Bowls are in the Narthex with great suggestions for Lenten sacrifices.   Lenten regulations are in this week's Good News along with many Lenten activities.
 

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