Yet, part of that covenant entails keeping God’s commandments and doing His will. God will surely do His part but He wants us to do our part in following His will as well because He knows what is best for us. We must ask ourselves: are we doing our part to keep our covenant with God?

Of course, we can always do better. As fallen human beings, we are prone to straying off the path and falling back into our selfishness, unhealthy attachments, and sin. Yet, with our Lord Jesus Christ, we can begin anew each day. All things are possible for God, and each day can be the start of a new way of life more in line with God’s will for us.

In today’s Gospel reading, Jesus reveals that He is the son of God—“I AM”—and that through Him all things are possible (John 8:58). With His grace we can conquer our addictions, unhealthy attachments, and sin as we become a new creation in Him. Jesus reminds us that we can overcome any tribulation as long as we trust in Him. Our loving savior desires to help us with every step of our recovery and spiritual journey. All we have to do is ask Him.

Reflection Questions

• How has prayer aided you in your recovery journey over these last few weeks of Lent?
• How can you do more to “hold up your end” of God’s covenant and better follow His will?

Daily Mass Readings

First Reading: Genesis 17:3-9
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 105:4-5, 6-7, 8-9
Gospel: John 8:51-59

Reflection by Jeff R.