Monday
Sir 17:20-24, Ps 32:1-2,5,6,7; Mk 10:17-27
Tuesday
Sir 35:1-12; Ps 50:5-6,7-8,14,23; Mk 10:28-31
Wednesday
Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51:3-4,5-6ab,12-13,14&17; 2 Cor 5:20-6:2; Mt 6:1-4,16-18
Thursday
Dt 30:15-20: Ps 1:1-2,3,4&6; Lk 9:22-25
Friday
Is 58:1-9a; Ps 51:3-4,5-6ab,18-19; Mt 9:14-15
Saturday
Is 58:9b-14; Ps 86:1-2,3-4,5-6; Lk 5:27-32
Sunday
Dt 26:4-10; Ds 91:1-2,10-11,12-13,14-15; Rom 10:8-13, Lk 4:1-13
Rev. Bernardito Getigan
The season of Lent is fast approaching. A season for us to examine our conscience and our priorities in life.
Think of an investor. A foolish investor puts everything into a failing company, blinded by short-term gains, and ends up losing everything. A wise investor, however, studies carefully, sees what will truly last, and invests in something secure.
Jesus is asking us: Where is your investment? Are we investing in temporary things like money, comfort, status, and fleeting pleasures? Or are we investing in eternal things our faith, our relationship with God, and love for others? Many people invest their time, energy, and talents into things that do not last. They chase careers, wealth, and recognition but neglect their soul. What happens in the end? Just like a bad investment, everything disappears when life is over.
Be a wise investor.