Lent is not being far from the Kingdom of God

40 Shades of Lent by Fr. Nicanor F. Lalog II
Friday, Third Week in Lent, 28 March 2025
Hosea 14:2-10     + + +     Mark 12:28-34

And when Jesus saw that he answered with understanding, he said to him, “You are not far from the Kingdom of God.” And no one dared to ask him any more questions (Mark 12:34).

Lord Jesus,
bring us close 
to the Kingdom of God;
let us return home 
to you
to ourselves
to one another
in love.

We have “collapsed“
due to sin which is 
a refusal to love;
many times we are so concerned 
counting our ways to love
when we just have to love,
love, and love
the way you love us.

Make us realize,
be aware
and most of all,
be convinced of your immense love
for each of us,
a love so unbelievable yet
so real 
so true!

In this season of Lent,
bring us close,
not far from the Kingdom
of God by being more
loving to you in others;
let us get rid of our many
small choices in life
though not really a vice
but has a tinge of selfishness
that eventually make us 
a less loving person
and far from God's Kingdom.
Amen.