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Friday, March 18, 2016

March 18 - Friday of the Fifth Week of Lent


“The Lord GOD is with me, a mighty hero.” 
Jeremiah 20: 10-13

Today Jesus teaches us that God, our champion, never abandons us. This is true at every turn in our lives, from the most mundane of our daily struggles to our darkest moments of doubt and despair. Gods steadfast love is ALL that we need to know and count on. Our faith in our God is triumphant. 

“The Lord is with me, my persecutors will stumble, they will not triumph.” 

In the readings Jesus relies completely on the Father for protection against being stoned by the crowds as He defends His works and His reality as the “Son of God.” Jesus does elude the angry crowds and walks back to the river Jordan where John had baptized. 

Where will you go to be with the Father? 

A very human image of our Lord is one of Jesus taking refuge and seeking comfort in a familiar place, a holy place. As we recall the Father declared His love and approval of His son during the baptism at the river Jordan. And Jesus returned to this place, it helps us understand how to live but especially during those times of trial and tribulation, or even persecution. Our champion is always with us to defend us in daily battle and there is a place to retreat. In the end, the people began to believe the words John spoke about the Son of God. 

Where is your refuge or retreat to be with the Lord? 
Is this refuge a physical place or place within you heart?
Are there certain people that bring you closer to God?

Reflection by J. Yacopino
A parish member of Holy Name Cathedral for many years, active in the Faith Formation Commission, serves as an Extraordinary Minister of Communion and participates in RCIA as a sponsor.

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