Fourth Sunday of Lent, Second Scrutiny of the Elect
Also Read: Mass Readings for 30 March 2025 Sunday Reflection by Mike – 30 March 2025
First Reading: Joshua 5: 9-12
The manna ceased on the day they ate the produce of the land, and the Israelites no longer had manna; they ate the crops of the land of Canaan that year. (12)
The Lord God provides for us always, miraculously like the manna in the desert or in the bounty of the land before us. Let us learn to utilise our talents and resources wisely and produce good fruit. The Lord worked miracles for the Israelites as they were freed from Egyptian slavery. God works wonders for us, too, when we strive to break free from our slavery to sin.
In Jesus’ name, Amen!
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 34: 2-7
My soul makes its boast in the Lord; let the humble hear and be glad. O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together. (2-3)
Amen!
Second Reading: Second Corinthians 5: 17-21
In Christ, God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting the message of reconciliation to us. (19)
St. Paul is explaining to us the whole mystery of our Christian faith. God reconciled us to Himself in such a powerful and wondrous way. God’s only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, died for us and gave us eternal manna in the Holy Eucharist! He saves us, provided we return to him with a repentant heart!
In Jesus’ name, Amen!
Verse Before the Gospel: Luke 15: 18
I will get up and go to my father, and I will say to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you. Amen!
Gospel: Luke 15: 1-3,11-32
Justice and Mercy!
Then the son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you; I am no longer worthy to be called your son. (21)
The story of the prodigal son is repeated for us every Lenten season as a reminder of GOD’S merciful love for us! But we must not forget that God looks out for our responsibility and repentance of heart first! We must first be humble in returning with a contrite heart to God. It is then that we will be able to see the merciful side of a just God.
In Jesus’ name, Amen!
