Eleventh Saturday in Ordinary Time

Although prophets were sent to them to convert them to the LORD, the people would not listen to their warnings. Then the Spirit of God possessed Zechariah, son of Jehoiada the priest.
He took his stand above the people and said to them: "God says, 'Why are you transgressing the LORD's commands, so that you cannot prosper? Because you have abandoned the LORD, he has abandoned you.'

There are many ways in which we might transgress against God. We might let worldly distractions keep us from doing good. We might allow temptations to lead us into evil. We might become indifferent to the needs of others or lukewarm in our faith. Thankfully, God gives us every opportunity to make amends for our failings and sins. He sends us warnings through our own consciences, through the counsel of others, and in many other ways. He does not want us to abandon Him, but He will not force us to know, love, and serve Him and His children. It is up to us to choose to humble ourselves, ask for forgiveness, and do our penance.

In what ways do we transgress against God? How can we overcome these weaknesses and lean upon the strength of God? How can we amend our lives to become better Christians?

O Lord, convert my heart so that I might prosper.

Amen.