A Wake Up Call

Already the third Sunday of Lent; we are nearing the halfway point.  Not to panic, but do the harsh words of Jesus, "But I tell you, if you do not repent, you will all perish as they did!" (Lk 13:5).  apply to me? Jesus is referring to a tragedy that killed 18 people when the tower at Siloam fell on them, something like the big crane that fell in Manhattan.  Both are stark reminders that repentance is not to be taken lightly.  This being a "day of rest", might we not make some extra sacrifice, spend a bit more time (at least) in preparing for Mass,  reading, reflecting, or just sitting silently with Jesus, who loves us so much?  Can we take some time to look into the roots of the behaviors we dislike so much in ourselves, and yank them up once and for all?  If we really want to change, we can't simply talk about it or think about it, we must DO something about it.  We begin where we are and with what we have.  With God's grace, nothing is impossible!
Bro .Rene