Fourth Saturday of Lent

So the guards went to the chief priests and Pharisees, who asked them, “Why did you not bring him?” The guards answered, “Never before has anyone spoken like this man.”

Jesus speaks the truth with authority. He tells us not what we want to hear, but what we need to hear. He offers us the Living Word of God in himself. All we have to do is listen and then put his words into action. Throughout the gospels we hear people refer to Jesus’ authority. They recognize his authenticity. He doesn't just tell them the message of God’s Mercy, but shows them through his good works.

Do we listen to the authority of God? Do we reflect His Divine Truth in our lives? When others see us do they recognize us as Christians who speak and act authentically?

O Lord, help us to live authentic Christian lives.

Amen.