Sunday, March 1

Second Sunday of Lent

Be a Blessing

I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. GENESIS 12:2

The Lord desires greatness for us–to become holy and saints. We don’t necessarily want the Lord to make our name great–we value humility–but we should desire to become a blessing to others.

Before we can bless others, we must first recognize how we’ve been blessed by God and those around us. We’ve received countless blessings: life, faith, hope, love, joy and peace. Can you recall how God has blessed you? Or how someone has inspired your life with kindness?
Think of Peter, James and John at the Transfiguration. What a blessing to witness that glory. Later, after Jesus’ death and resurrection, they were sent to share the blessing of his life with the world.

Who is God asking you to bless today, tomorrow or next week? And to whom have you already been a blessing? This Lent bless someone with your presence, your encouragement, your love or your service.

Fr. Edward Looney, Living Faith Daily Catholic Devotions