FW: Meditation:

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Title: FW: Meditation:

The Catholic Calendar for Saturday, March 9, 2002
    St. Frances of Rome

Scripture from today's Liturgy of the Word:
    Hosea 6:1-6
    Psalm 51:3-4,18-21
    Luke 18:9-14

A Reflection on Today's Scripture:

"Everyone who exalts himself shall be humbled,
 and he who humbles himself shall be exalted."  (Luke 18:14)

How hard it is for us to be humble! Are we not full of our own
importance? Do we not ask questions such as "How could this happen to
someone like me, who follows the rules?" Do we secretly adopt an 'I
know best' approach even when it comes to our relationship with God?

When we are full of self, there is no room for God. When the tax
collector acknowledged his sinfulness, he opened the door for God's
healing Grace. Especially during this time of Lent, when we undertake
a certain amount of ritual in preparation for the coming of Jesus,
let us not grow proud in our efforts, disdainful of others who do not
appear to be making the same effort. Rather in our efforts, let us
grow closer to Jesus and recognise further how the more we get to
know Him, the more we need Him, the more we need His transforming
power in our lives.

              Jesus,
                   as we get to know you more,
                   let us grow in humility
                   so that we may serve you better
                   with each passing day.
                   We humbly ask this through Christ our Lord.
                   Amen

- Cliodhna Doyle ([EMAIL PROTECTED])


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