Lent – Thursday After Ash Wednesday – Deut 30:15-20; Psalm 1:1-4,6; Luke 9:22-25
We often bristle when someone asks us to do something, questioning why it should be us, why it should matter. Independence seems far more appealing than obedience; it feels more rewarding and mature. Yet, today’s readings offer us a simple word: “let.” In the Polish language, this word introduces commands with a certain authority we cannot ignore. Once we commit to a path, we must follow through.
We yearn for our desires, hopes, and expectations to be fulfilled, yet there’s a cost to this fulfilment – our engagement and commitment are essential. We must make choices; certain things must happen for others to unfold. Our ultimate goal is in heaven – surprisingly, it is not beyond our reach. As we read, “let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me” becomes a call to those who aspire to achieve that goal.
Self-Reflection:
- What am I holding onto that makes this journey difficult? What am I avoiding?
- Are there good choices I can embrace today, tangible actions within my reach?
- Is being close to God truly my aim? Do I know Him well enough to seek that closeness?
- Let’s focus on our heavenly goal and take actionable steps towards it, step by step.
