Our readings from Psalms and Lamentations today speak from a place of suffering. Of grief. Of distress. Of terror. From the depths of despair. The writer of the Psalm hopes for God’s deliverance and favor for themselves. The writer of the Lamentation asks for payback, curses, and destruction for their enemies.  That sounds familiar. Relief from troubles. Retribution for grievances. Vengeance for the violence committed. And if I’m honest, yes, I’ll have what they’re having, pl

God promises that when the poor and needy are in need, and if there are no abundant resources to provide, God will intervene and provide, and not forsake them. Surely this message of God’s power and provision shows us that God cares for the poor and the needy and would restore a balance of resources.

A Lent Reflection for Saturday, February 24 by Mary Rodriguez Lectionary reading for 2/24/2024 Psalm 22:23-31; Genesis 16:7-15; Mark...