Monday of the 2nd week of Lent 


Daniel 9:4-10

Luke 6:36-38



TRUSTING IN THE LORD AND DOING GOOD DEEDS WILL SET YOU ON RIGHT PATH 


The Book of Daniel, its stories and hero Daniel are about a man who trusted in God during the most difficult time of the Babylonian persecution of Israel and till he died he known to be a prophet full of wisdom and integrity. The faith of Daniel in God amidst great suffering gives its readers hope and perseverance. In today’s first reading, Daniel is of great lament. He says in his prayer; “We have rebelled and not listened at all to God’s life-giving laws”.


So we begin to consider our present situation as christians. What about the good works of lent we are asked to do humbly? We may feel at the bottom of the wave, becoming aware of our failures in this area more than how good our works have been. But in the lament that arises within us we know Our God who is compassion and forgiveness. He sets us on sure ground. 

What better way to begin this week than remembering God’s compassion and forgiveness? 


The Lord tells us today as always to be compassionate as our heavenly Father is compassionate. May we undertake our good works, imitating the God who gives generously to us, our God who is compassionate and forgiving. Amen.





PRAYER 


Heavenly Father May every of our hearty desires that will bend our knees in prayers for this week be a reminder to you of your compassion and goodness. You are generous to us despite our evil ways. We ask you to forgive us and show your strength in our lives again. Amen. 

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