FREEDOM

Wednesday of the Fifth Week of Lent Year C John 8:31-42 The truth will make us free. But what is the meaning of "truth" and what is the meaning of "free"? Three points that I would like to share with you today. First, whoever commits sin is a slave of sin. We are reminded in today’s gospel that we will never be free until we free ourselves from the prison and slavery of this monster called sin. What makes you a slave? Work? Pride? Anger? Lust? Envy? Addiction to drugs and alcohol? Negative mind? Laziness? Brethren, free yourself and approach the Lord. Beg for His mercy through the sacrament of reconciliation. You deserve to be free! MAKE A DECISION TO LOVE. Second, everyone wants to be free; free to do what we want, but is this really the true meaning of freedom? Today, Jesus is teaching us that true freedom is submission to God. If we wanted to be free, don’t close your eyes and ears to Jesus. Love for God makes us truly free. “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” Today, tell yourself, I AM NO LONGER SLAVE TO SIN. Never give the sin the chance to control you. Control what controls you. Jesus has come to set us free from the slavery of sin. Hold on to the freedom Christ has given you. Be slave of Jesus not of sin. Third, we are challenged to believe in Jesus. Never allow the devil filled with garbage to dump it on you. We are not the dumpsite of garbage but wellspring of God’s grace. Live free from the slavery of sin. Make Jesus your master by hating the monster. Love the life you live and live the life you love. Blessings Fr. Jhack