Sunday March 2nd: Taking inventory

“Remove the wooden beam from your eye first.”

Luke 6:39-45

This week’s gospel reminds us that true leadership and service must be
grounded in humility and self-examination. True discipleship begins with inner transformation.

As we approach the season of Lent, the weeks ahead will be days for reflection, for sacrifice, for giving and for forgiving. Lent is a good time for taking stock — and taking a fearless inventory of our own shortcomings. It’s an opportunity to begin some spiritual spring cleaning — to examine our consciences, measure our days, give up bad habits and sinful attachments and, ultimately, give more of ourselves to those in need.

Just as a tree is known by its fruit so our words and actions reveal the state of our hearts. When we cultivate a heart of love, we align our hearts with Christ and so we naturally radiate goodness and so we become authentic witnesses of His truth.

May the Lord, our most loving and compassionate God and Father, continue to guide us all through this journey of faith and life, especially as we begin to prepare ourselves for the upcoming season and time of Lent