Tuesday of the 1st Week of Lent
First Reading — Isaiah 55:10–11
God compares his word to rain nourishing the earth. It does not return without fruit. The Catechism reminds us that Scripture is living and effective in shaping believers (CCC 104). Lent often feels slow, yet grace may be working beneath the surface in unseen ways.
Responsorial Psalm — Psalm 33(34)
The psalm speaks of deliverance and God’s closeness to the broken-hearted. Prayer begins with humility and trust (CCC 2559). When we admit need, we open space for God’s mercy.
Gospel — Matthew 6:7–15
Jesus gives the Our Father as the model of balanced prayer — reverence, daily dependence, forgiveness, and protection from temptation. Forgiveness is essential; refusing it closes the heart to grace (CCC 2840). Lent invites sincerity rather than religious performance.
Extended Reflection
These readings carry a gentle steadiness. God’s word works. Prayer does not need many words. Forgiveness opens the soul.
Lent is not about dramatic spiritual achievement. It is about allowing God to reshape us patiently. Growth may be subtle. Change may feel incomplete.
Yet rain still falls. Seeds still take root. Grace continues its quiet work.
One line to carry today:
Trust the quiet work of God in you.
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