Thursday of the Second Week of Lent
Reading and Reflection
The Gospel today is a direct challenge to those of
us who have enough food, shelter and healthcare to find ways to share
with those who don't. Certainly during Lent we have many
opportunities to help out others who are in need. But we
also need to be looking at the causes of hunger, homelessness and the
uninsured. One way to make a change is to seriously study
the candidates for political office this May and this Fall.
What are their positions or ideas to repair the economic chasms? to
repair and improve the housing problems? to provide healthcare for the
47 million uninsured Americans? We might also look to
see how candidates have a global outlook on these problems.
It is wonderful that we donate time, money, food, Habitat work, and
healthcare items. Keep up the good work. And....
let's find ways to end the problem, not just alleviate the symptoms!
Reminder: Rice Bowls are in the Narthex with great
suggestions for Lenten sacrifices.
