La Salette Laity Reflection for the 2nd Sunday of Lent

March 16th

 

Written by
National Laity Committee Member, Christina Haidari,

New Hampshire La Salette Laity

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Praying and meditating is not easy for me. As a La Salette Lay person, that is a problem. But these readings give me hope that this may change.  Each reading tells of God reaching out to continue a relationship. We learn about a consistent relationship between God and Abram, whom God has chosen to be the earthly father of his chosen people. In the second reading, we are reminded of the results of Paul’s personal conversion and ongoing relationship with God. Paul truly believed in the transformation of all he taught. In the Gospel reading, because of their special relationship with Jesus, Peter, James and John are chosen to experience a preview of Jesus glorified.

At La Salette Mary reminds Maximin of a conversation he had with his father a year ago.  She knew of this conversation
because She and Her Son are always with us – always wanting to be in relationship with us.  The message and these readings give me hope that we are called to be in relationship with God, and even though it may be difficult, it is well worth the effort to acknowledge and engage with the presence of God in our lives.