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Friday of the Fourth Week of Lent
Or Optional Memorial Saint Isidore, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
John 7:1-2,10,25-30
The Word of God is not chained

As we draw near to Holy Week, today’s Gospel reminds us of the growing tension surrounding Jesus’ mission. Jesus moves carefully, even secretly, into Jerusalem for the Feast of Tabernacles. Despite the threats against Him, Jesus speaks openly in the Temple because the Word of God cannot remain silent.

There are moments in life when silence is wisdom. Jesus Himself remained silent before His accusers during His Passion. But when it was time to proclaim truth and invite people into the light, He spoke boldly. This is what we see in today’s Gospel. People were confused about Jesus—they thought they knew him, but they did not understand His true origins. They judged by appearances, not by truth.

In today’s world, there remains confusion about the true identity of Jesus. Many assert they know Him but lack genuine belief. To truly understand Jesus, we need to revisit the Scriptures, engage with them through reading and prayer, and let His Word speak within our hearts.

Lent offers a sacred chance to deepen our connection with the living Word. Reflecting on the suffering Jesus faced, we also recognise the struggles Christians endure today—some experience intense persecution, while others face minor daily challenges and misunderstandings stemming from their faith in the Gospel. In all of this, we are called to remain faithful witnesses, sometimes speaking with courage, and sometimes remaining silent, entrusting everything to God.

Lord Jesus, help us to know You more deeply and to bear witness to Your truth in our lives. May Your Word live in us and through us.Amen.

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四旬期第四周星期四
福音：若5:31-47
信仰不是一段時間

隨著聖周逐漸臨近，教會呼籲我們反思我們的心，重新踐行聖灰禮儀日星期三的承諾。在今天的福音經文中，耶穌向那儘管有大量證據，依然持存疑態度的人講話。祂列舉了四個證人：洗者若翰，祂所做的一切和神跡， 天父和聖經。雖然如此，仍有許多人不相信。

耶穌復活後的幾十年內，初期基督徒面臨迫害。若望給他們寫信，鼓勵他們相信耶穌，也鼓勵我們，即使我們面對挑戰，仍然要相信耶穌。

耶穌指出許多人拒絕祂的理由：恐懼和驕傲。耶穌時代的猶太領袖害怕失去權力和地位。接納耶穌就意味著放棄自己的光榮，只尋求自天主而來的光榮。同樣的困苦，在今天依然延續。許多人因懼怕那要求他們改變的福音，拒絕接近耶穌。我們對天主的誡命很熟悉：要愛我們的仇敵，變賣我們所有的一切，施捨給窮人。然而，我們不能接受這樣的教導，因為我們懼怕它要求我們進行的改變！

在此四旬期，我們蒙召在聖經的啟迪下，重讀耶穌的一生，祂的聖死和復活。上主與受苦的我們同在，祂與那些棄絕的人同在，也與那些為和平和正義而戰的人同在。我們是怎樣宣認我們相信天主的呢？只在那些不便的時候宣認，還是每天都宣認我們相信天主？

信仰不只一段時間的，而是一種生活方式。讓我們不要害怕向天主敞開心扉，為基督愛的真理作證。主，求禰加深我們的信德，幫助我們禰如同愛的忠實見證人生活。亞孟。

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四旬期第四周星期四
福音：若5:31-47
信仰不是一段时间

随着圣周逐渐临近，教会呼吁我们反思我们的心，重新践行圣灰礼仪日星期三的承诺。在今天的福音经文中，耶稣向那尽管有大量证据，依然持存疑态度的人讲话。祂列举了四个证人：洗者若翰，祂所做的一切和神迹， 天父和圣经。虽然如此，仍有许多人不相信。

耶稣复活后的几十年内，初期基督徒面临迫害。若望给他们写信，鼓励他们相信耶稣，也鼓励我们，即使我们面对挑战，仍然要相信耶稣。

耶稣指出许多人拒绝祂的理由：恐惧和骄傲。耶稣时代的犹太领袖害怕失去权力和地位。接纳耶稣就意味着放弃自己的光荣，只寻求自天主而来的光荣。同样的困苦，在今天依然延续。许多人因惧怕那要求他们改变的福音，拒绝接近耶稣。我们对天主的诫命很熟悉：要爱我们的仇敌，变卖我们所有的一切，施舍给穷人。然而，我们不能接受这样的教导，因为我们惧怕它要求我们进行的改变！

在此四旬期，我们蒙召在圣经的启迪下，重读耶稣的一生，祂的圣死和复活。上主与受苦的我们同在，祂与那些弃绝的人同在，也与那些为和平和正义而战的人同在。我们是怎样宣认我们相信天主的呢？只在那些不便的时候宣认，还是每天都宣认我们相信天主？

信仰不只一段时间的，而是一种生活方式。让我们不要害怕向天主敞开心扉，为基督爱的真理作证。主，求祢加深我们的信德，帮助我们祢如同爱的忠实见证人生活。亚孟。

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Thursday of the Fourth Week of Lent
John 5, 31-47
Faith is not part-time

As Holy Week draws near, the Church calls us to refresh our hearts and recommit to the promises made on Ash Wednesday. In today’s Gospel, Jesus addresses those who remain sceptical of Him despite the abundant evidence. He provides four witnesses: John the Baptist, His own works and miracles, God the Father, and the Scriptures. Nonetheless, many continue to refuse belief.

Decades after the resurrection, early Christians were facing persecution. John writes to encourage them—and us—to continue believing in Jesus, even when faith is challenged.

Jesus points out the real reason many people reject Him: fear and pride. The Jewish leaders of His time were afraid of losing power and status. Accepting Jesus meant letting go of their own glory to seek the glory that comes from God alone. The same struggle continues today. Many people close themselves to Christ for fear of the change that the Gospel would demand. We are so familiar with the commands of the Lord to love even our enemies or sell all that we have and to give to the poor. However, we fail to accept that teaching for the fear of change it would demand!

This Lent, we are called to re-read the Scriptures in light of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection. The Lord is present in our suffering, in the rejected, and in those who work for peace and justice. How can we profess our faith in the Lord, not just when it’s convenient, but every day?

Faith is not part-time. It’s a way of life. Let us not be afraid to open our hearts and testify to the truth of Christ’s love. Lord, deepen our faith and help us to live as faithful witnesses of your love. Amen.

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四旬期第四周星期三 / 聖方濟各 ·保拉
福音：若5:17-30
為了天主的更大光榮

耶穌對人們對祂在安息日治病的批評，作出回應，祂說：“我父在我內工作，直到現在，因此，我也在工作。”祂的話深刻揭露了祂和聖父之間深刻的共融。耶穌的生活，並不是在自推銷，或想要出名，只是為了順從和孝愛天父。

為我們而言，這是邀請我們反思：在這個癡迷於自我認可和個人成就的世界，我們要如何生活。耶穌提醒我們：最大的尊嚴並非來自自我留意，而是來自天主的旨意。我們如同耶穌那樣，蒙召為聖父的光榮而生活，而非為自己的光榮而生活。正如聖保祿提醒我們的那樣：“不論你做什麼，在言行上或在行動上，都要因主耶穌的名字去做。”（參看：哥3:17）

今天，耶穌也告訴我們：聖父把賞賜生命和施行審斷託付給祂。祂賜生命給所有聽見祂的聲音並相信祂的人。我們作為基督的追隨者，我們蒙召成為賦給生命的人。我們的使命就是：通過我們的工作，我們的聖召，我們每天的行動，給他人帶去希望和勇氣。聖潔並不只存於教會內；它也存於每天的日常生活中，也體現在我們滿懷慈愛，正直工作中。

最後，耶穌提醒我們：將會有審判。我們的選擇很重要。我們是為自己而生活，還是為天主而生活？今天，是我們重新關注我們生活的機會：不為自己的名聲工作，而是要為天主的光榮工作；要成為的是給予生命的人，而不是奪走生命的人。

主耶穌，請幫助我們只為使禰受光榮而工作。願我們的生活反映出禰的愛，給我們身邊的人帶去生命。亞孟。

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四旬期第四周星期三 / 圣方济各 ·保拉
福音：若5:17-30
为了天主的更大光荣

耶稣对人们对祂在安息日治病的批评，作出回应，祂说：“我父在我内工作，直到现在，因此，我也在工作。”祂的话深刻揭露了祂和圣父之间深刻的共融。耶稣的生活，并不是在自推销，或想要出名，只是为了顺从和孝爱天父。

为我们而言，这是邀请我们反思：在这个痴迷于自我认可和个人成就的世界，我们要如何生活。耶稣提醒我们：最大的尊严并非来自自我留意，而是来自天主的旨意。我们如同耶稣那样，蒙召为圣父的光荣而生活，而非为自己的光荣而生活。正如圣保禄提醒我们的那样：“不论你做什么，在言行上或在行动上，都要因主耶稣的名字去做。”（参看：哥3:17）

今天，耶稣也告诉我们：圣父把赏赐生命和施行审断托付给祂。祂赐生命给所有听见祂的声音并相信祂的人。我们作为基督的追随者，我们蒙召成为赋给生命的人。我们的使命就是：通过我们的工作，我们的圣召，我们每天的行动，给他人带去希望和勇气。圣洁并不只存于教会内；它也存于每天的日常生活中，也体现在我们满怀慈爱，正直工作中。

最后，耶稣提醒我们：将会有审判。我们的选择很重要。我们是为自己而生活，还是为天主而生活？今天，是我们重新关注我们生活的机会：不为自己的名声工作，而是要为天主的光荣工作；要成为的是给予生命的人，而不是夺走生命的人。

主耶稣，请帮助我们只为使祢受光荣而工作。愿我们的生活反映出祢的爱，给我们身边的人带去生命。亚孟。

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Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Lent
John 5:17-30
For the Greater Glory of God

Jesus responds to criticism for healing on the Sabbath by saying, “My Father is at work until now, so I am at work.” His words reveal the deep unity between Himself and the Father. Jesus’ life is not about self-promotion or popularity, but about obedience and love for the Father.

This is an invitation for us to reflect on how we live our own lives. In a world obsessed with recognition and personal achievement, Jesus reminds us that the greatest dignity comes not from being noticed, but from doing the will of God. Like Jesus, we are called to live for the Father’s glory, not for our own. As Saint Paul reminds us: “Whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus” (Colossians 3:17).

Jesus also tells us today that the Father has entrusted Him with giving life and passing judgment. He gives life to those who hear His voice and believe in Him. As followers of Christ, we are called to be people who give life. Through our work, our vocation, and our daily actions, we have a mission to bring hope and encouragement to others. Holiness doesn’t just happen in churches; it happens in the ordinary tasks of each day, when we work with love and integrity.

Finally, Jesus reminds us that there will be judgment. Our choices matter. Do we live for ourselves, or do we live for God? Today is a chance to renew our focus: to work not for our own fame, but for the glory of God; to be people who give life, not take it away.

Lord Jesus, help us to work for your glory alone. May our lives reflect your love and give life to those around us. Amen.

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四旬期第四周星期二
福音：若5:1-3,5-16
你想要得醫治嗎？

在今天的福音經文（若5:1-3,5-16）耶穌與那患病38年的人相遇，他躺在貝特賽達水池邊上。那時候，耶穌問他說：“你想得到醫治嗎？”那人並沒有說是。相反，他抱怨說：“沒有人把我放到水池裡。”他把自己的處境歸咎於人，似乎陷入沮喪和自憐的迴圈。

然而，耶穌以憐憫之情治好了他。“起來，拿起你的墊子，走吧。”那人立刻痊癒了，但是，他康復以後的反應，很是驚人 —— 他沒有感激耶穌，也不快樂 。他只是轉移了人們的焦點：“那治好我的人告訴我這樣做的。”然後，他向當局舉報了耶穌。

我們有多少次表現得像這人那樣？我們在精神上，情感上，甚至身體上，都停留在一個地方，把我們的處境歸咎於人。耶穌邀請我們得到醫治，我們卻遲延不決，我們尋找藉口，而非以信心回應祂。

四旬期是教會問我們每人：“你想得到醫治？”的時期。教會邀請我們重宣領洗時的信德誓言，使這生命之水 （恩典）振奮我們的心。但是，醫治需要一個決定：起來，拿起我們的墊子，滿懷信德行走。

讓我們審視一下我們的內心，我們是否陷入抱怨和藉口的冷漠之中？今天，耶穌呼籲我們從癱瘓中醒來，接納祂的憐憫，滿懷感激之情，滿懷喜樂生活。

主耶穌，求禰醫治我們的心。激動我們靈魂的水泉。賜給我們勇氣，好能說是，在新生活中與禰同行。亞孟。

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四旬期第四周星期二
福音：若5:1-3,5-16
你想要得医治吗？

在今天的福音经文（若5:1-3,5-16）耶稣与那患病38年的人相遇，他躺在贝特赛达水池边上。那时候，耶稣问他说：“你想得到医治吗？”那人并没有说是。相反，他抱怨说：“没有人把我放到水池里。”他把自己的处境归咎于人，似乎陷入沮丧和自怜的循环。

然而，耶稣以怜悯之情治好了他。“起来，拿起你的垫子，走吧。”那人立刻痊愈了，但是，他康复以后的反应，很是惊人 —— 他没有感激耶稣，也不快乐 。他只是转移了人们的焦点：“那治好我的人告诉我这样做的。”然后，他向当局举报了耶稣。

我们有多少次表现得像这人那样？我们在精神上，情感上，甚至身体上，都停留在一个地方，把我们的处境归咎于人。耶稣邀请我们得到医治，我们却迟延不决，我们寻找借口，而非以信心回应祂。

四旬期是教会问我们每人：“你想得到医治？”的时期。教会邀请我们重宣领洗时的信德誓言，使这生命之水 （恩典）振奋我们的心。但是，医治需要一个决定：起来，拿起我们的垫子，满怀信德行走。

让我们审视一下我们的内心，我们是否陷入抱怨和借口的冷漠之中？今天，耶稣呼吁我们从瘫痪中醒来，接纳祂的怜悯，满怀感激之情，满怀喜乐生活。

主耶稣，求祢医治我们的心。激动我们灵魂的水泉。赐给我们勇气，好能说是，在新生活中与祢同行。亚孟。

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Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Lent
John 5:1-3,5-16
“Do You Want to Be Healed?”

In today’s Gospel (John 5:1-3, 5-16), Jesus encounters a man who has been sick for thirty-eight years, lying by the pool of Bethesda. When Jesus asks him, “Do you want to be healed?”, the man doesn’t say yes. Instead, he complains: “I have no one to put me into the pool…” He blames others for his situation and seems trapped in a cycle of discouragement and self-pity.

Yet Jesus, in His mercy, heals him anyway. “Get up, pick up your mat, and walk.” And immediately the man is made well. But even after his healing, his reaction is striking—there is no gratitude or joy. He simply shifts the focus: “The one who healed me told me to do it.” Later, he reports Jesus to the authorities.

How often do we act like this man? We stay in the same place spiritually, emotionally, even physically, blaming others for our situation. Jesus invites us to healing, but we hesitate, making excuses instead of responding with faith.

Lent is a time when the Church asks each of us: “Do you want to be healed?” It is an invitation to renew our Baptismal promises and allow the waters of life—grace—to stir our hearts. But healing requires a decision: to get up, to pick up our mats, and to walk in faith.

Let’s examine our hearts. Are we stuck in the apathy of complaining and excuses? Jesus calls us today to rise from our paralysis, to embrace His mercy, and to live with gratitude and joy.

Lord Jesus, heal our hearts. Stir the waters of our souls. Give us the courage to say yes, and to walk with You in newness of life. Amen.

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