4TH SUNDAY OF LENT YEAR A

Theme: Faith and unbelief

 

1^st Reading: 1 Samuel, chapter 16: 1, 6-7, 10-13

In choosing David to succeed King Saul, we learn that God does not judge by appearances or what society admires and applaudes. He looks into our hearts to determine our true value.

 

 

2^nd Reading: Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, chapter 5:8-14

God’s word demands that we take a stand as “Children of the Light.” This way, we can avoid and even condemn lifestyles which are too scandalous to be talked about.

 

 

Gospel Reading: John, chapter 9:1-41

This scripture portrays four attitudes people still adopt towards God’s word: non-involvement, as shown by the blind man’s parents; indifference, as portrayed by the neighbours; unbelief, as was displayed by the Pharisees; and true faith and belief as shown by the blind man himself. The question is: “To which of these categories do you belong?”