What does God’s tell us this Sunday? March 23rd 2025

THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT

During the season of Lent there are those who say that, in case of not strictly complying with the religious precepts or actions proper to this season, there is a risk of serious dangers. But is this true?

This Sunday's Gospel addresses precisely this problem with two events that caused shock among Jesus' disciples, and that most people thought had happened as punishment. The first was a massacre of Galileans that Pilate did in the temple while they were offering sacrifices. And the second, an accident where they were building a tower, which collapsed and crushed eighteen people.

Anyone could think that this happened to punish bad people. But Jesus makes it clear to them that because they died in this way does not mean that they are more sinful than others. However, these tragedies serve as an example to review one's own life, it serves as a wake-up call to value people, the moments of sharing. No one has their life bought, because at any moment the end can be reached.  In many things we may be offered a second chance, but when it comes to life, we don't. And if today was my last day, what would I do? What things would I have liked to change or improve? What decisions would you avoid?

P. Tarcisio