In today's Gospel, Jesus was asked by the Pharisees to show proofs for his authority in doing what he is doing--healing people, correcting their mistaken notions of religious life etc. Jesus counters them by asking them to tell him by what authroityy John the Baptist was doing his ministryof preaching.They were trying to trap Jesus and were not interested in undergoing any internal transformation.Their hearts were not open to God.They were interested in continuing their traditions and customs.
But we know who Jesus is. The strangest thing is that we don't follow what Jesus is asking us to follow--to be forgivng and merciful,to reach out and help one another,to ask for repentance.
This season of Lent offers us a new opportunity to become new persons. We know where we are deficient.
We can control our ill-temper, be more helpful and forgiving.These do not need any herculean efforts. These are things that we can accomplish in the inner recsses of our hearts.
Lord, transform me.Change me to be a follower of you.Why should I feel worred? I should feel happy and peaceful.As long as you are with me, why should I be afraid.I should be more kind and lovng.That is all you want from me. No heroic deeds.Lord, help me to follow you in my life. I am not looking back or forward. Today's task is enough for me.
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