Friday of the second Week of Lent

Welcome to Friday graces in Lent series.

Fridays Graces in Lent series is based on the scripture for the day. I encourage you to read the scripture of the day, reflect on what grace this scripture passage is giving us and then, to finish the post, to pray either the prayer that I have given or if you prefer to complete your reflection time with your own prayer.

FRIDAY OF THE SECOND WEEK OF LENT

The scripture passage which we are asked to reflect upon is Matthew 21:33-46.  

FRIDAY GRACE FROM SCRIPTURE:  

In the parable of the vineyard Matthrew reminds us that we should use God's gifts and not take them for granted.  We are God's Chosen People, called into the fullness of life through our baptism.  But we must do more than simply claim an affiliation with God.  If we take our relationship with the Lord for granted, we may soon hear the same warning that Jesus gave the people of His time: "The kindgom of God will be taken away from you". ( Matthew 21:43).

REFLECTION PRAYER
God of commitment,
You are our rock, our fortress, and our strength.  You have remained faithful to Your people, even though we have sometimes wandered far from You.  At times we feel unconnected and out of touch.  We rejoice that in such moments, You are there, that You have never wavered, that You have remained steadfast.  Help us to remember Your loving presence and to recognize Your guiding and Patient Spirit.  Bring us home to You, our loving God.  Bless this time that we have together, this meal, that we share, and our faith that it symbolizes.  Let it be a moment that recalls for us the Eucharist that binds us to You forever.