Second Scrutiny

On this Fourth Sunday of Lent, we observe the Second Scrutiny for the Elect in the RCIA process. Each week, each day brings us closer to celebrating the glorious Solemnity of Easter and administering the sacraments to those who will be entering the church. My prayers are with those who are going through this process. May God who has begun this great work in them bring it to completion. This Sunday, gives us another gospel that we can think about as we continue to examine and scrutinize our lives. The man born blind is found in John 9:1-41. As the gospel acclamation states: "I am the light of the world, says the Lord; whoever follows me will have the light of life." Jesus is forever the light of the world and he calls us to follow him at all times. What is it that hinders us in our relationship with God? What blindness do we need to be healed from? Remember, there is physical blindness, but there is also spiritual blindness. Maybe our vision has been clouded or taken away by sin and we need to be healed and forgiven. That is why we have the Sacrament of Reconciliation. We need to be healed of our sin and division and re-establish our relationships with God and one another. Allow the light of Christ to break through the darkness that may be in our lives. Do not be afraid to approach the Lord because he can heal us and he will work in our lives in a special way. Let us pray for the grace to see the wonders of God in our lives and in our world and always be an example of light to our brothers and sisters. Have a blessed weekend!!!