Second Monday of Lent

Lord, great and awesome God, you who keep your merciful covenant toward those who love you and observe your commandments! We have sinned, been wicked and done evil; we have rebelled and departed from your commandments and your laws.

All of us rebel against and depart from God’s commandments from time to time. We allow temptations to lead us astray and into sins both venial and grave. We make excuses for our actions and try to convince ourselves we are not to blame. However, no one forces us to sin. It is our choice and when we make the wrong choice we must make amends with God and those whom we’ve sinned against. We do this through seeking out the sacrament of Reconciliation, making a good confession, and doing penance. If we do all these things, then God in His Divine Mercy will forgive us and we shall have another chance to live holy lives conformed to the commandments and laws of our Heavenly Father.

What sins do we have the most trouble resisting? Do we ask God for His help against these weaknesses? How can we reflect God’s Mercy in our own lives when others sin against us?

O Lord, be merciful to us who have sinned against you and seek your forgiveness.

Amen.