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Lent - Week Four 2010
By Pat Lee | March 17, 2010
Wednesday: March 17, 2010
Readings: Jeremiah 7:23-28 Luke 11:14-23
Scripture Verse: “If it is by the finger of God that [I] drive our demons, then the Kingdom of God has come upon you. Luke 11:20
Reflection: Some time ago there were predictions that in the year 2020 a mile-wide meteorite would pass dangerously close to planet earth. For a few days after this prediction there was no shortage of news reports and “expert” analysis centering on the destruction this meteorite would cause when and if it hit the earth. To add to all this, two Hollywood movies about earth getting hit by a meteorite were released at about the same time as the prediction was made. Further research revealed that the meteorite will actually pass by the earth at a distance of several hundred thousand miles/kilometres.
In our gospel today, Jesus reminds us that there is no guessing, estimating or ambiguity in who he is. Jesus is the human presence of the Kingdom of God. Jesus’ voice is the finger of God from which even the demons run. Jeremiah, as well, emphasises God’s determination to have people absolutely committed to believing in Him.
In Lent we are invited in the midst of life’s confusion to turn to Jesus, to ask for the grace to strengthen our faith and renew our commitment to believe in him fully and completely
As the psalmist prays “O that today you would hear [God’s] voice.” Do not harden your hearts” Psalm 95:7-8
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