by Return to Me: 2020 Lenten Reflections by Holy Cross University
Gospel Reading: Jer 20:10-13; Ps 18; John 10:31-42
In the gospel passage, Jesus explains that it is through His works that we can know that He is in the Father and the Father is in Him. With these words, He shows us how we too might abide in Him. Each day I try to keep my heart open to see what opportunities God is placing in my life to do His work. Sometimes it has been difficult to discern. I often have to ask myself if this is something He is giving me or is it just my own idea or someone else’s idea of what I should do.
I find I discern most clearly when I take the time to pray and then wait to see if He confirms a course of action for me. He knows my strengths and weaknesses. I rely on Him to support me in using those strengths to do His work and help me to learn and understand better through my weaknesses. My hope is that He knows I am consistently trying to do His work, and that He will forgive me when I fail to adequately do so. It is His love that sustains me to keep growing and moving forward.