Homily for Wednesday
3d Week of Lent
March 26, 2025
Deut 4: 1, 5-9
Salesian HS, New Rochelle, N.Y.
“What great nation
has gods so close to it as the Lord, our God, is to us?” (Deut 4: 7).
The Lord expressed
his closeness to Israel in 2 ways: 1st,
by his actions, 2d by his commandments.
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| Israel comes out of Egypt |
His actions included everything he did to save Israel from slavery in Egypt and lead them into the Promised Land. His commandments ordained not only worship but also respect for people. By treating people with respect—honoring parents, being truthful, honoring marriage, respecting people’s property and goods—we also honor God. God is close to us in other people; we’re all images of God.
As Christians we
believe God is even closer to us. We
remember what he does for us thru his Son Jesus: forgiving our sins, making us his children,
leading us to eternal life, always with us in the Eucharist. God is always close to us. He loves us even more than we can say.
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