**** **** See our Monday web page (http://homepage.mac.com/ojoachim) for **** the latest development at the UN with this story just received: **** Clinton Holdovers Misrepresent Bush Administration at UN Meeting **** The Catholic Calendar for Wednesday, March 21, 2001 The Third Week of Lent Scripture from today's Liturgy of the Word: Deuteronomy 4:1,5-9 Psalm 147:12-13,15-16,19-20 Matthew 5:17-19 Full text: http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/index.htm A Reflection on Today's Scripture: In today's first reading we hear Moses exhorting the Israelites, not to forget what the Lord has taught them and the wonders they have seen. He says they shouldn't let them "slip from their memory, but teach them to their children and their children's children." In failing to heed what Moses said, we see the great sin of the chosen people: namely, they forgot! It seems like a simplistic reason for all the ills that followed and continue to follow, but isn't it true? Haven't we forgotten that the Lord is sovereign over all things - EVERYTHING?! Haven't we forgotten what He commanded (for our own good) and sadly haven't we forgotten His unwavering goodness? When we consider these questions it seems impossible that we could ever make up for so much forgetfulness and the sad and dire consequences it has caused. In truth it is impossible for US, but not for God! Let us then pray for the grace to remember anew the saving blood of His Christ. With greater fervor and determination may we teach it to our children and our children's children that we might not be like the dearly chosen Israelites: a people who forgot. - Donna Raye Nelson, ocds (c)2000 The Way, The Truth, The Life. Permission granted to make reprints or to post on any web page, except for profit. YOU can help to evangelize the Word of God: Recommend to your friends the Daily Meditations online at: http://homepage.mac.com/ojoachim ARCHIVED Meditations at: http://members.xoom.com/abcsoffaith/quiet1.htm http://www.mail-archive.com/dailymed%40saturn.nibcomp.com/maillist.html For ALL communications, including SUBSCRIBE/UNSUBSCRIBE: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
