Saturday 4th April 2020
Fifth week of Lent
Ezekiel 37:21-28, John 11:45-56
If we reflect deeply on what is
happening in the world at the moment,
the first reading of today will make much sense to us. Before the spread
of the Covid-19, it was war of words, kidnappings and robberies, tribal and
ethnic sentiments, political and economic war between nations, and people
betraying one another. With the Covid-19, some terrible part of our lives over
the years seem to be unheard of. We now experience a sense of unity and concern
for one another. People seem to be
thinking of the wellbeing of others, nations try to assist other nations to
survive the pandemic by sending aids. Those who have been hoarding money over
the years have realised that money is useless in this situation. We seem to be
closer to one another.
This experience of unity and
oneness is the wish of God in the first reading of today, it is unfortunate
that we are learning it the hard way. God promised to bring all the Israelites
together to love themselves and live as one happy family, caring for the needs
of one another. They shall all be his people and he will be their God.
As we come closer to this
realisation of our salvation with the celebration of Passion/palm Sunday
tomorrow, we see that the Jews have already made up their mind to kill Jesus.
This passion that Christ is about to embark
on, is part of the process of making us truly his people, united with one
another. May we look up to the passion of Christ for our salvation. God help
us. Amen.
Fr Michael Osatofoh Eninlejie MSP
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