CHOOSE WELL

Thursday After Ash Wednesday Luke 9:22-25 I find our Responsorial for today very reassuring. “Happy are they who hope in the Lord.” Following the Lord is not an easy commitment. Observing our lenten piety is a challenge. Sometimes it is difficult to renounce the lures of worldly appetites. Temptation is very alluring. Indeed, life is a mixture of good and evil. As our first reading says: “I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses.” Friends, on this second day of Lent our gospel present to us the reality of suffering. Life is a struggle but its not our identity. Today we are invited to rise up from our frailties and never allow any shortcomings of ours; taste their victory. Brethren, make a decision to follow the Lord. If we put our trust on Him the following will be our rewards. First, you shall live long and become numerous. Second, the Lord will bless you in the land that you are entering to possess. And finally, your name will be remembered for all eternity. Remember, we are the product of our choices. There are times in life when you have to choose between turning the page and closing the book. Choose well. Choose to be better instead of bitter. Friends, you have the power to choose the life you want to live. Deny yourself, take up your cross and follow the Lord. Blessings Fr. Jhack Diaz