Monday of the Second Week of Lent
Daily Prayer
Loving God, You manifest Your almighty power above all by pardoning and showing mercy. During this season of Lent You call us to become more like Jesus in works of mercy and justice. Be patient with us, O Father, and always lead us gently back to You. May Your loving mercy be reflected in everything we say and do today. Amen
Scripture Readings
Daniel 9:4b-10; Luke 6:36-38
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/022624.cfm
Scripture Quote
Luke 6:36
Jesus said to his disciples:
“Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.”
Reflection
More than any other pope in recent memory, Pope Francis has brought the quality of mercy before us and the entire world as central to our being Christians. Too often we find it hard to imagine what God wants from us. It is simple. All that He desires is for us to love Him and our neighbor and to have mercy for all. May God’s love and mercy shape our hearts this Lent and always.
Reflection Questions
How can I make a positive impact in the lives of suffering people?
The Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate care for the spiritual and physical needs of the poor and abandoned—“our neighbors”—by taking on the most difficult missions in the US and world. Will you support us today in your prayers and gifts?
Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass for Use in the Dioceses of the United States of America, second typical edition © 2001, 1998, 1997, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc., Washington, DC. Used with permission. All rights reserved. No portion of this text may be reproduced by any means without permission in writing from the copyright owner.
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