You are no longer alone in your journey

The third Sunday of Lent. The Gospel readings spoke of Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well.

Father spoke about how in those days, it was the woman's responsibility to collect water from the well. This was usually done in the mornings or evenings when the sun is not scorching hot. The Samaritan woman chose to collect water at noon because she did not want to be seen by others. The very act of Jesus speaking with her is also against the norm where Jews do not speak with Samaritans.

Jesus' actions on that day affirms us that we are no longer alone in our journey. He is with us always, no matter what our status in society is. This does not imply that our problems will go away, but He will be with us through it all. Father's homily was a gentle reminder for me, that God will be with me through the many endless problems life throws at me.

I pray that during this season of Lent, I will take heart that I am not alone in this journey and that God is with me every step of the way. May I be strengthen by that as I deal with the problems that have littered my life.

Do pray for me as I pray for you.