Lenten message of Pope Francis based on Fratelli Tutti No.17

During the Fifth Week of Lent, let us reflect on God’s creation and our interconnectedness


Do I understand that in 

respecting creation, I respect God?


World Water Day

Often the voices raised in defense of the environment are silenced or ridiculed, using  apparently reasonable arguments that are merely a screen for special interests.


 TODAY'S WORD

By


Fr. Aloysius Santiago sdb
Rector and Parish Priest
Don Bosco Shrine
Lingarajapuram, Bangalore

Daniel: 13:22-23 "Susanna groaned and said, “I am completely trapped. For if I do this, it will mean death for me; if I do not, I cannot escape your hands.  I choose not to do it; I will fall into your hands, rather than sin in the sight of the Lord.”

 

TODAY'S REFLECTION

We believe that  human life is sacred because God is the Creator of all human beings.


But not everyone has that same belief. The value of life can depend on the intentions and motives.


For some, life is cheap and the loss of lives is just a digit.


For some, life is to be exploited and there is no regard to the dignity of human life.


For some, life can be snuffed out easily as in a killing or an execution, whatever the reason may be.


In both the readings, the lives of two women were at stake because of an ulterior motive and and an evil intention.


In the 1st reading, Susanna was about to be condemned to death, although she was innocent, but the prophet Daniel came to her rescue.


In the gospel, the woman caught in committing adultery was brought before Jesus to make Him pronounce a judgement so that the scribes and the Pharisees can trap Him.


But in the end, both lives were spared, because God's justice and mercy prevailed.


May we also see each person as created in the image of God. 


RESOLUTION

Let's resolve to  act justly, love tenderly and walk humbly with those who have done wrong in life, for there will also come a time when we will be in need of justice and mercy.

Let's continue to uphold Fr. Stan Swamy in our prayers as his bail plea will come for hearing.

Have a peaceful week ahead