THE CHALLENGE
Leave your gift there at the altar, go first be reconciled with your brother, and then come and offer your gift. – Matthew 5:24
During Lent, we find ways to sacrifice. Maybe in the form of
abstinence. Or maybe fulfilling a ritual or vow. I guess, at the end of
the day, we are all called to go beyond our comfort zone.
How about a different challenge this Lent? The challenge is to
sacrifice our need to be right all the time so that we can grow our
relationships. Here are a few examples to show us how this works:
Your child commits a mistake again. Instead of pointing out the
wrong that he did, discover what led to it by listening and
understanding.
Your spouse irritates you for the nth time. Instead of
criticizing your partner, find out what his or her real intentions are
and seek to understand.
Your co-worker messed up again. Instead of pointing out the
problem, understand where she’s coming from and help her find a
solution.
The basic rule of the challenge? Less pointing. More understanding. Orange Garcia (orange_garcia@hotmail.com)
Pope Francis Says:
“The great leaders of the people of God, like Moses, have always left
room for doubt. You must leave room for the Lord, not for our
certainties; we must be humble.”
Lord, expand my heart and mind with understanding.
St. Conrad of Piacenza, pray for us.
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