Gospel Lectio Divina for The Fifth Sunday of Lent - March 26, 2023
Sometimes the things the Lord tells us to do seem crazy. Jesus said, “Roll away the stone” and Martha said, “By now there will be a stench.” What Jesus was saying to do probably seemed absurd. He gives strange instructions, and does strange things, many times before performing a miracle. This is to test the faith of those around him. He does nothing arbitrarily. If he tells us to do something, in the same way, none of it is meaningless. Listen to him. He is God the Father’s beloved son. He alone can lead us to the resurrection of new life.
Kilby is a freelance writing from New Jersey and managing editor of Catholic World Report.
