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Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord
Luke 1:26-38
FIAT

Two years ago, on this day of the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord, Pope Francis consecrated Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, imploring peace for the suffering people. Let us continue to pray for peace in these war-torn nations.

The Gospel of Luke presents the encounter between the Angel Gabriel and Mary, highlighting God’s loving plan for humanity. Though Luke was not an eyewitness, he conveys Mary’s unique role as the Beloved of God, chosen to bear the Saviour. In Nazareth, she was simply known as Mary, but in Heaven, she was the favoured one, chosen to bring God’s plan to fulfilment.

Mary’s self-identification as the Handmaid of the Lord holds deep significance. This title, reserved in the Old Testament for great figures like Moses, David, and the prophets, speaks of the unwavering fidelity to God’s will. Though it was never before attributed to a woman, the early Christian community recognised that no one embodied this title more perfectly than Mary. Her humble yet dignified acceptance echoes her complete trust in God’s plan.

Her response, “Let it be done to me as you have said” (v. 38b), expresses not mere resignation but joyful willingness. Eager to see God’s plan realised, Mary sets aside her personal dreams, placing her life entirely in God’s hands.

Wherever God enters, joy follows. The Annunciation begins with the angel’s invitation to ‘rejoice’ and culminates in Mary’s joyful surrender. God longs to dwell among us and desires our happiness. Mary’s example is the perfect model of faith and obedience.

As we journey through Lent, may Mary’s fiat inspire us to surrender to God’s will with joy and trust. Let us open our hearts to His plan, knowing that His presence always brings peace and fulfilment.

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四旬期第三周星期一
福音：路4:24-30
小事上的天主！

在此四旬期的旅途，福音經文鼓勵我們反思我們人類的憤怒傾向。納匝肋人和出自聖經的納阿曼，他們在面對單純的天主的時候，他們做出的反應，就是最好的例證。在起初，他們對耶穌的訊息感到驚訝，但是，當納匝肋人意識到：祂所宣講的天主，與他們所熟悉的天主，不是同一個天主的時候，他們立刻變得憤怒。他們以為自己很瞭解祂，這樣的輕看驅使他們走向暴力，最終拒絕天主的臨在。

同樣，納阿曼對信仰持開放態度，先知厄裡叟指示他，要他在約旦河裡洗澡，好能得到痊癒的時候，他憤怒地作出回應，他所期待的是一個偉大的舉動，而非天主的簡單命令（參看：列下5:10-12）這兩個故事都表明：驕傲和對超凡的渴望是怎樣使我們對那臨在於日常生活中的天主忽略不見的。

天主以簡樸的方式採取行動，祂往往是經由我們每天的任務，安靜的祈禱，小小的善舉動，以此採取行動。與之相比，世俗的誘惑誘使我們追求偉大，輕看謙卑。這種驕傲的憤慨可能會引發暴力，訴諸嚴厲的話語，具有傷害性的行為。這樣的態度會使我們與天主分開，祂在日常生活中的每個瞬間與我們同在。

四旬期呼籲我們重新發現純樸之美。天主以隱秘，溫柔的方式啟示自己，祂邀請我們變得謙卑。讓我們向祂求得恩典，好使我們在簡單的事情上認出祂的臨在，就是在靜默的祈禱，在他人的良善，以及祂的聖神在我們內靜靜工作中認出祂的臨在。

榮福童貞瑪利亞，她生活在純樸的納匝肋，願她引導我們相信天主的溫柔行徑。讓我們拒絕引起憤慨和暴力的驕傲，踏上謙遜與和平的道路。

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四旬期第三周星期一
福音：路4:24-30
小事上的天主！

在此四旬期的旅途，福音经文鼓励我们反思我们人类的愤怒倾向。纳匝肋人和出自圣经的纳阿曼，他们在面对单纯的天主的时候，他们做出的反应，就是最好的例证。在起初，他们对耶稣的讯息感到惊讶，但是，当纳匝肋人意识到：祂所宣讲的天主，与他们所熟悉的天主，不是同一个天主的时候，他们立刻变得愤怒。他们以为自己很了解祂，这样的轻看驱使他们走向暴力，最终拒绝天主的临在。

同样，纳阿曼对信仰持开放态度，先知厄里叟指示他，要他在约旦河里洗澡，好能得到痊愈的时候，他愤怒地作出回应，他所期待的是一个伟大的举动，而非天主的简单命令（参看：列下5:10-12）这两个故事都表明：骄傲和对超凡的渴望是怎样使我们对那临在于日常生活中的天主忽略不见的。

天主以简朴的方式采取行动，祂往往是经由我们每天的任务，安静的祈祷，小小的善举动，以此采取行动。与之相比，世俗的诱惑诱使我们追求伟大，轻看谦卑。这种骄傲的愤慨可能会引发暴力，诉诸严厉的话语，具有伤害性的行为。这样的态度会使我们与天主分开，祂在日常生活中的每个瞬间与我们同在。

四旬期呼吁我们重新发现纯朴之美。天主以隐秘，温柔的方式启示自己，祂邀请我们变得谦卑。让我们向祂求得恩典，好使我们在简单的事情上认出祂的临在，就是在静默的祈祷，在他人的良善，以及祂的圣神在我们内静静工作中认出祂的临在。

荣福童贞玛利亚，她生活在纯朴的纳匝肋，愿她引导我们相信天主的温柔行径。让我们拒绝引起愤慨和暴力的骄傲，踏上谦逊与和平的道路。

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Monday of the Third Week of Lent
Luke 4:24-30
The God of small things!

During our Lenten journey, the Gospel encourages us to contemplate our human inclination toward indignation. The people of Nazareth and Naaman from the Scriptures exemplify this response when confronted with God’s simplicity. Although initially astonished by Jesus’ message, the people of Nazareth quickly erupted in anger when they realised, he was preaching a God different from the one they had been familiar with. They thought, they knew him too well. This contempt drove them to violence, ultimately rejecting the divine presence among them.

Similarly, Naaman, although open to faith, reacted with anger when the prophet Elisha instructed him to bathe in the Jordan to be healed. He expected a grand gesture, rather than the simplicity of God’s command (cf. 2 Kings 5:10-12). Both stories reveal how pride and the desire for the extraordinary can blind us to God’s presence in everyday life.

God operates in simplicity, often through our daily tasks, quiet prayers, and small acts of kindness. In contrast, worldly temptations lure us to pursue grandeur while dismissing the humble. This prideful indignation may result in violence, expressed through harsh words or harmful deeds. Such attitudes separate us from God, who engages with us in the everyday moments of life.

Lent calls us to rediscover the beauty of simplicity. God reveals Himself in the hidden, gentle ways that invite us to humility. Let us ask for the grace to recognise His presence in the simple things — in the silence of prayer, the kindness of others, and the quiet work of His Spirit within us.

May the Blessed Virgin Mary, who lived in the simplicity of Nazareth, guide us to trust in God’s gentle ways. Let us reject the pride that leads to indignation and violence and instead walk the path of humility and peace.

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四旬期第三主日
福音：路13:1-9
天主是要懲罰我們嗎？

在此四旬期的核心，福音經文邀請我們反思，我們要如何看待苦難，天主在其中的作用。路加福音第13章，耶穌談論了加里肋亞人，以及那些被倒塌的塔壓死的人的悲慘死亡。人們想知道：這些悲劇是否就是天主施加的懲罰，這個問題，世世代代，都有其聲。我們面對苦難的時候，也會問：天主是在懲罰我們嗎？祂何容許有這樣的痛苦？

耶穌堅決反對報復人的天主的想法。邪惡和痛苦，不是出自天主，因為祂是仁慈的父，祂總希望我們好。聖詠作者提醒我們：“祂不按照我們的罪過對待我們。”（參看：詠103:10）罪才是真正的敵人 —— 自私和錯誤的選擇傷害了我們的關係和四周的世界。四旬期呼籲我們遠離罪惡，接受福音的邏輯，愛和慈愛戰勝了邪惡。

然而，皈依並不容易，我們可能會因反復的失敗感到氣餒。耶穌講了無花果樹的比喻，以此鼓勵我們。儘管無花果並不結果，但是，它的主人並沒有把它砍掉，而是給它更多時間，好使它能茁壯成長。這個比喻顯示了天主無限的耐心。祂是“第二次機會”的天主，總給我們機會回到祂的身邊。

天主相信我們，祂與我們同行，以憐憫和溫柔養育我們，使我們成長。祂總不緊緊盯著我們過去的錯誤，而是關注我們，我們能結出的果實。在這四旬期，讓我們接受天主的忍耐，尋求祂的寬恕，信賴祂慈愛的計畫。在此旅途，願榮福童貞瑪利亞與我們同行，使我們充滿希望和勇氣，努力，真正歸向天主。

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四旬期第三主日
福音：路13:1-9
天主是要惩罚我们吗？

在此四旬期的核心，福音经文邀请我们反思，我们要如何看待苦难，天主在其中的作用。路加福音第13章，耶稣谈论了加里肋亚人，以及那些被倒塌的塔压死的人的悲惨死亡。人们想知道：这些悲剧是否就是天主施加的惩罚，这个问题，世世代代，都有其声。我们面对苦难的时候，也会问：天主是在惩罚我们吗？祂何容许有这样的痛苦？

耶稣坚决反对报复人的天主的想法。邪恶和痛苦，不是出自天主，因为祂是仁慈的父，祂总希望我们好。圣咏作者提醒我们：“祂不按照我们的罪过对待我们。”（参看：咏103:10）罪才是真正的敌人 —— 自私和错误的选择伤害了我们的关系和四周的世界。四旬期呼吁我们远离罪恶，接受福音的逻辑，爱和慈爱战胜了邪恶。

然而，皈依并不容易，我们可能会因反复的失败感到气馁。耶稣讲了无花果树的比喻，以此鼓励我们。尽管无花果并不结果，但是，它的主人并没有把它砍掉，而是给它更多时间，好使它能茁壮成长。这个比喻显示了天主无限的耐心。祂是“第二次机会”的天主，总给我们机会回到祂的身边。

天主相信我们，祂与我们同行，以怜悯和温柔养育我们，使我们成长。祂总不紧紧盯着我们过去的错误，而是关注我们，我们能结出的果实。在这四旬期，让我们接受天主的忍耐，寻求祂的宽恕，信赖祂慈爱的计划。在此旅途，愿荣福童贞玛利亚与我们同行，使我们充满希望和勇气，努力，真正归向天主。

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Third Sunday of Lent Year C
Luke 13:1-9
Is God punishing us?

At the heart of our Lenten journey, the Gospel invites us to reflect on how we perceive suffering and God’s role in it. In Luke 13, Jesus addresses the tragic deaths of Galileans and those crushed by a falling tower. The people wonder if these tragedies were divine punishments, a question that echoes through the ages. When faced with suffering, we too may ask: Is God punishing us? Why does He allow such pain?

Jesus firmly rejects the idea of a vengeful God. Evil and suffering do not come from God, for He is a merciful Father who always seeks our good. The psalmist reminds us, “He does not deal with us according to our sins” (Psalm 103:10). The true enemy is sin—the selfishness and wrong choices that harm our relationships and the world around us. Lent calls on us to turn away from sin and embrace the logic of the Gospel, where love and fraternity triumph over evil.

Yet, conversion is not easy. We may grow discouraged by our repeated failures. To encourage us, Jesus offers the parable of the barren fig tree. Though the tree bears no fruit, the owner does not cut it down but gives it more time to flourish. This parable reveals God’s infinite patience. He is the God of second chances, always offering us another opportunity to return to Him.

God believes in us, walks beside us, and nurtures our growth with mercy and tenderness. His gaze is fixed not on our past mistakes but on the fruits we can still bear. This Lenten season, let us embrace God’s patience, seek His forgiveness, and trust in His loving plan. May the Blessed Virgin Mary accompany us on this journey, filling us with hope and courage as we strive for true conversion.

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四旬期第二周星期六
福音：路15:1-3,11-22
仁慈

在路加福音第15章，耶穌講了三個有關仁慈的比喻：失羊，失錢，蕩子。每個故事都表現出天主無限的愛和憐憫，然而，浪子回頭的比喻更突顯了天父的慈悲心腸。這的慈父，就是天父強有力的形象，天父尊重我們的自由，即使有時候祂使我們離開祂。儘管他的兒子選擇走上罪惡的道路，父親的愛，依然堅定不移。祂耐心等待我們，等自己的兒子歸來，這表明：天主的仁慈常在我們身邊。

慈父接納悖逆的兒子表明：沒有什麼罪是天主不能寬恕的。祂的愛並不取決於我們的完美，相反，祂的愛源自祂無限的仁慈。慈父歡喜接納自己的兒子，便是在提醒我們：天主樂見所有歸向祂的人。這個場景鼓勵我們相信和好聖事，天主藉著這個聖事，使我們重獲尊嚴，賜給我們一個嶄新的開始。

長子所代表的是那些自以為是，苦苦掙扎，忘記天主對世人的愛的人。這溫柔的慈父提醒我們：他所擁有的一切都屬於自己的兒子，他呼籲我們放下驕傲，分享得到寬恕的喜悅之情。我們能從長子和小兒子身上看到我們自己，其傳遞出來的資訊是相同的：天主既尋找迷失的人，也尋找自滿的人，祂向所有人廣施憐憫。

在這四旬期，我們受邀回到天父慈愛的懷抱。讓我們棄絕罪過，尋求修好，使天主的仁慈使我們的心煥然一新。願我們藉仁慈之母瑪利亞的助佑，更親近天主，祂寬恕我們，不知疲倦，接納我們回家。

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四旬期第二周星期六
福音：路15:1-3,11-22
仁慈

在路加福音第15章，耶稣讲了三个有关仁慈的比喻：失羊，失钱，荡子。每个故事都表现出天主无限的爱和怜悯，然而，浪子回头的比喻更突显了天父的慈悲心肠。这的慈父，就是天父强有力的形象，天父尊重我们的自由，即使有时候祂使我们离开祂。尽管他的儿子选择走上罪恶的道路，父亲的爱，依然坚定不移。祂耐心等待我们，等自己的儿子归来，这表明：天主的仁慈常在我们身边。

慈父接纳悖逆的儿子表明：没有什么罪是天主不能宽恕的。祂的爱并不取决于我们的完美，相反，祂的爱源自祂无限的仁慈。慈父欢喜接纳自己的儿子，便是在提醒我们：天主乐见所有归向祂的人。这个场景鼓励我们相信和好圣事，天主藉着这个圣事，使我们重获尊严，赐给我们一个崭新的开始。

长子所代表的是那些自以为是，苦苦挣扎，忘记天主对世人的爱的人。这温柔的慈父提醒我们：他所拥有的一切都属于自己的儿子，他呼吁我们放下骄傲，分享得到宽恕的喜悦之情。我们能从长子和小儿子身上看到我们自己，其传递出来的信息是相同的：天主既寻找迷失的人，也寻找自满的人，祂向所有人广施怜悯。

在这四旬期，我们受邀回到天父慈爱的怀抱。让我们弃绝罪过，寻求修好，使天主的仁慈使我们的心焕然一新。愿我们藉仁慈之母玛利亚的助佑，更亲近天主，祂宽恕我们，不知疲倦，接纳我们回家。

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Saturday of the Second Week of Lent

Luke 15: 1-3; 11-22
Mercy

In Luke 15, Jesus presents three parables of mercy: the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the prodigal son. Each story reveals the boundless love and mercy of God, but the parable of the prodigal son particularly highlights the compassionate heart of the Father. This father is a powerful image of God, who respects our freedom, even when it leads us away from Him. Although the son chooses a path of sin, the father’s love never wavers. He waits patiently, watching for his son’s return, demonstrating that God’s mercy is always available to us.

The father’s acceptance of his rebellious son illustrates that no transgression is beyond God’s forgiveness. His love doesn’t depend on our flawlessness; instead, it stems from His boundless mercy. The joyous reception of the son, free from judgment, serves as a reminderthat God rejoices over every sinner who turns back to Him. This occasion encourages us to place our trust in the sacrament of reconciliation, through which God’s love renews our dignity and grants us a new beginning.

The older son represents those who struggle with self-righteousness, forgetting that God’s mercy is for all. The father’s gentle reminder—that everything he has belongs to both sons—calls us to let go of pride and share in the joy of forgiveness. Whether we see ourselves in the younger or older son, the message is the same: God seeks both the lost and the self-assured, offering His mercy to all.

During this Lenten season, we are invited to return to the Father’s loving embrace. Let us reject sin, seek reconciliation, and allow God’s mercy to renew our hearts. With the help of Mary, Mother of Mercy, may we draw closer to God, who never tires of forgiving and welcoming us home.

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