Saturday of the Fourth Week of Lent
First Reading: Jeremiah 11:18–20
“I knew their plot because the LORD informed me… Yet, like a trusting lamb led to slaughter, I had not realized they were hatching plots against me.”
Jeremiah speaks from a place of deep betrayal. Though surrounded by plots and threats, he entrusts his cause to God, the “searcher of mind and heart.” His faith in divine justice sustains him through suffering. As we journey through Lent, Jeremiah reminds us that even when we are misunderstood or maligned, God sees, God knows, and God defends.
Gospel: John 7:40–53
“Never before has anyone spoken like this man.”
The crowds are divided. Some recognize Jesus as the Messiah, others reject Him based on expectations. Nicodemus speaks up—carefully—but is mocked for it. This Gospel reveals the tension between truth and fear, between open hearts and hardened ones. Jesus, the source of living water, continues to divide not by force, but by truth.
Reflection: Trusting in God’s Justice
In both readings, we encounter people who speak truth and face resistance. Jeremiah is persecuted. Jesus is doubted. Nicodemus tries to defend justice but is dismissed.
Today’s Lenten lesson is about trust: trusting God when others misunderstand us, when our good intentions are questioned, or when we feel alone in defending what is right.
Can you be like Jeremiah—entrusting your cause to the Lord rather than fighting for your own vindication? Can you be like Nicodemus—willing to ask the hard questions in a room full of opposition?
This Saturday, let us reflect:
Where in my life am I being called to trust God’s justice?
How can I stand up for truth, even quietly, like Nicodemus?
Am I willing to suffer misunderstanding for the sake of Christ?
Let us go into this weekend praying with Jeremiah:
“O Lord of hosts, O just Judge… to you I have entrusted my cause!”
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Did You Pray Today?
Daily prayer is a powerful way to strengthen your faith, find peace, and invite God’s presence into your life. Even a few moments of prayer can bring clarity, comfort, and spiritual renewal. Whether you are starting your day, taking a break, or preparing for sleep, these short yet meaningful prayers help you stay connected to God.
Take a moment now to pray:
The Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
The Our Father (The Lord’s Prayer)
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name;
thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
The Hail Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
A Daily Habit of Prayer: These prayers take less than a minute, yet they bring us closer to God each day. Keep prayer at the center of your life and experience His love and guidance.
Walking in Faith, Growing in Grace
Every day is an opportunity to draw closer to God. In prayer, in scripture, and in the moments of stillness, He speaks to our hearts. Faith is not just about knowing—it’s about living, trusting, and walking in His light.
Through life’s joys and challenges, we are called to remain steadfast, to seek Him in all things, and to reflect His love in our words and actions. Even the smallest acts of faith— a whispered prayer, a kind word, a moment of gratitude— bring us deeper into His presence.
May this space be a source of encouragement, reflection, and renewal for you. Wherever you are on your journey, know that God is with you. Keep the faith, stay rooted in prayer, and continue seeking His truth.