Order: “Praise the Lord, for he is good; sing praise to our God for he is gracious; it is fitting to praise him!’” (Ps 147:1)
Reflection:
In three weeks time, on February 22, Christians all over the world will observe the beginning of the Lenten season with Ash Wednesday. And how appropriate are the messages of the readings on the 5th Sunday of Ordinary time in preparing us for this very important event in our Christian life and setting the tone for our personal conduct and guiding our spiritual disposition. There are three important factors to consider in making the Lenten season more meaningful to us and for our relationship with the Triune God.