Monday: Fourth Week of Lent

On that same day after the Passover,
on which they ate of the produce of the land, 
the manna ceased.
No longer was there manna for the Israelites,
who that year ate of the yield of the land of Canaan.    

Joshua 5:12

Most people are amazed at times by the reality of how quickly life can change. One has a busy agenda with all kinds of things scheduled and a large "to do" list of things to be fit in wherever possible. An accident, sudden illness, or serious positive results from a routine medical exam changes everything in an instant. More drastically, a sudden and serious change or even death of a loved one changes the agenda completely, While the day-to-day tasks and the "to do" list are important, the kind of occurrences mentioned above automatically give a new perspective. Perhaps it is good from time to time to recall the times and the events that change the agenda instantaneously. Remembering those occurrences is both a reminder of what is truly important and the faith, love, and care which is received and is the greatest help during the hard or painful times of life.

In the love of Jesus, 

Father Lenny Zamborsky  

May 21, 2006

For Reflection:

Recall an event in your life that caused your agenda to change instantaneously. 
What happened to your day-to-day tasks and to-do lists that day, and in the days that followed?  How did that change remind you what is truly important in your life? How did faith, love, and care help you cope with that event?

What manna/miracles has God provided for you in times of great pain and need? How did those miracles cease or change when you no longer needed them in that particular form?