Homily For The Fifth Sunday Of Lent, Year C
Isaiah 43:16-21; Psalm 126:1-6; Philippians 3:8-14; John 8:1-11 “SELF-EXAMINATION: THE PATH TO ENCOUNTERING GOD'S MERCY” By: Rev. Fr. Charles Onyeka Ezejide · We thank God for journeying with us so far in our Lenten Campaign. In less than two weeks, we shall be basking in the Glory of Easter. The question is, are we making good use of the opportunity the Lenten season offers us to transform ourselves into better persons? · Part of the opportunity the Lenten season offers with the solemn liturgy and meditative atmosphere with reduced music and dancing is for us to go into sober reflection and self-examination on our level of intimacy with God. · It is possible that for more than four Sundays of lent with the readings hammering on repentance, forgiveness, reconciliation, a second chance, and the unconditional love of God the Father, many of us may be projecting...