Isaiah 1: 10, 16-20, Psalm 50: 8-9, 16bc-17, 21 and 23, Matthew 23: 1-12
This week’s readings are a good reminder that my faith should always lead the way. However, when life gets busy working full-time (which includes travel), taking care of a home, husband and an active two-year old, my faith is often pushed below the surface and briefly forgotten.
My job as a business consultant has me working with surgeons as well as executives from international corporations. Oftentimes, I find myself at a dinner listening to others discuss their (over)achievements and their new purchases, which sometimes include cars, vacation homes, and other extravagant toys. On occasion, I find myself feeling compelled to jump into the conversation to discuss my own achievements, degrees, and travel excursions just to impress, but always stop myself. I have to remind myself that there is no need to feel insecure or inadequate just because I don’t have the same level of worldly possessions.
Lent is the perfect time to remind myself of what is really important in life….my faith, family, husband and son.
As this week’s reading states, “Those who make themselves great will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be made great.”
Jill Maher, married 11 years to John Maher, mother of Ethan and lifelong parishioner of St. Raymond de Penafort Church .
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