Fr. Pat Couture was our homilist on this fourth day. He linked the gospel of Jesus’ own formative exposure with temptations to another gospel pericope of a young man who was very attracted to the mission of Jesus yet could not part with his many possessions and follow him. Yet Jesus expressed his felt affection for this man’s dedication. So Fr. Pat ponders the question he asked of his sophomore religion class at Jesuit High School: Do you think God admires you?
Listen to his reflection on our Lenten call of “turning” (repentance), a quickening of faith and charity within us when we sense a trusting presence calling us to transformation. Fr. Pat asks if we are open to change, if we have the courage to face the one who admires us and embrace that trust!