Jesus is our perfect role model. He also endured temptations, dryness, and sufferings, and yet He always trusted His heavenly Father. Even during Holy Week, knowing that a dear friend would betray Him and He would suffer terribly on a cross, He still continued to trust His Father and keep His focus on His salvific mission of becoming a “light to the nations” (Isaiah 49:6).

“It is too little, he says, for you to be my servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and restore the survivors of Israel; I will make you a light to the nations, that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth” (Isaiah 49:6).

Our mission is to love God, follow His commandments and teachings, and, with His help, turn from our addictions, compulsive behaviors, and unhealthy attachments, which separate us from fully experiencing His joy in this life. As we do these things, we are able to hope in faith that we will one day live forever with our loving Father in heaven.

Reflection Questions

• Have you experienced periods of dryness or feelings of helplessness in your recovery journey? What have you done or are you doing to address it?
• How can you be of service to those who are experiencing difficult periods of dryness in their own recovery and spiritual lives?
  

Daily Mass Readings

First Reading: Isaiah 49:1-6
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 71:1-2, 3-4a, 5ab-6ab, 15 and 17
Gospel: John 13:21-33, 36-38

Reflection by Kevin S.