Monday of the Second Week in Lent
Luke 6: 36-38
Lent: a pilgrimage of mercy and humility

Lent is a holy pilgrimage—a journey of transformation, mercy, and hope. As Pilgrims of Hope, we are called to embrace this path of change, welcoming God’s love and becoming channels of His mercy.

Today’s Gospel calls us to be merciful. Forgiveness is not an instant act but a lifelong journey. Jesus invites us to shift our focus—not on those who have hurt us, but on our own hearts and our relationship with God. Resentment and anger keep us bound to the wounds of the past, but mercy sets us free. By returning to our essence as beloved children of God, we allow His grace to heal us and help us grow in compassion.

Lent is also a time to let go of judgment. When we judge others, we place limits on their growth and imprison them in our own minds. Judging creates barriers, while mercy opens the doors of our hearts for the other. The journey of Lent invites us to look within rather than measuring the lives of those around us.

In conclusion, this holy season invites us to examine the standards we set for others. Are we overly critical of those nearby while overlooking our own shortcomings? Do we act as gatekeepers of faith, determining who deserves God’s love? Lent encourages us to look into ourselves, to pursue integrity, and to align our actions with our beliefs.

As pilgrims of hope, let us walk with humility, extending mercy to others as we receive it from God. This journey leads us to the heart of the Father, where every soul finds healing and renewal.

“Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful” (Luke 6:36).

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