Day 9 Lenten Reflection

Today, as in Fr. Colin’s, SM time, the mistrust and betrayal felt in society produces an almost endemic suspicion of structures and authority. Colin found in Mary, a Lay person, living a quiet ordinary life, an almost hidden way to carry God’s love everywhere. Mary’s ‘Yes’ to God was a resounding ‘Yes’ to service and love for humanity. …Mary is safe, approachable and non-threatening. She is good news. “We Christians were not chosen by the Lord for little things; stake your lives on noble ideals.”

Stabat Mater
Holy Mother! Pierce me through,
In my heart each wound renew
Of my Savior crucified.