Third Sunday of Lent Year A [Jn 4:5-42] HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED THIS? In every human being there is a longing or thirst beyond food, shelter and enjoyment. Though on the surface level we are thirsty for material things, deep down we are thirsty for love, peace, acceptance, understanding, reconciliation, etc. Ultimately, our thirst is a thirst for God himself, and Jesus says that he can satisfy that thirst with his gifts. What are they? [Read the full text.] HOW FAR IS THIS TRUE OF YOU? Like the Samaritan woman, we too run to countless wells to draw material water without giving a serious thought to our need for living water. The former water is a symbol for our craving for success, self-esteem, self-importance and pleasures. What is the latter? [Read the full text.] Sometimes we run to muddy waters of power, status, position and possession. Like her we too seek false happiness in our many ‘husbands’ and make so many lame excuses for not giving them up. Who are they? [Read the full text.] FOR FURTHER ENLIGHTENMENT READ THESE GOSPEL REFLECTIONS
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