March 7, 2021 Sunday of the 3rd Week in Lent-B

Exodus 20:1-17

Psalm 19

1 Corinthians 1:22-25

John 2:13-25

…we proclaim Christ crucified… 1 Cor. 1:23

Lord, what kind of a God allows himself to be hung on a cross?  This question has been an obstacle to many people through the ages.  The answer is: an obedient Son who loves us beyond measure.  A Son who is perfectly in tune with the will of his Father.  A Son who desires above all the salvation of mankind.   Every time I look at you on the cross, dear Lord, I see what you chose to do for me.  I see that you said “yes” to give yourself up to death so I could live.  What is my response to your sacrifice?  There are many responses:  obedience to your commandments, belief in your faithfulness, love of you and the Father, and love of my neighbor.  Dear Jesus, I place all I am, all I have, and all the sufferings of my life at your feet on the cross.  I beg for the grace to nail my sins to your cross.  I will walk with you to Calvary and there unite myself to your sacrifice.  Dear Jesus, I pray this Lent will bring me closer to you and your resurrection.  Amen.