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Contents: Volume 2 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2/15/2026
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****************************************************** The Scripture selections for this Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time answer some age-old questions about living a good life. We are clearly told that life is about choices, our choices. In addition, we are reminded that God’s wisdom is superior, foremost, and eternal, surpassing all the suggestions that pass for some kind of worldly wisdom. Then Jesus himself tells the disciples and us how to live a deeper, reflective life that is compatible with the law of love already implanted in our hearts.
Well, ok, you might think that sounds like a list or plan that should be easy to follow. In reality, it just is not so. I spent one of my occasional in-the-bed-overthinking-nights pondering fire and water, good and evil, and some past choices that seemed so right and good at the time, but were not anywhere close to that “list” in hindsight. Not much sleep but some poignant revelations and thanks that we have a God who gives us multiple chances.
In my opinion, a prayerful discernment process makes the difference in choices and is compounded by many factors like maturity, education, companions, lifestyle, and general prayer-life etc. To me, that is how (now) one can figure out if the figurative fire that warms and cooks will also burn and destroy in a particular case. Will the figurative water that refreshes and cleanses also turn out to be a dangerous flood?
Continually relying on the Father’s wisdom, Jesus’s words and actions, and the Spirit’s guidance is the way to make better choices, prayerfully, intentionally, and not impulsively. For example, understanding that even a harsh word is a type of violence in our day and age when it is so very common takes a bit more than a passing thought or reference in a homily. I wonder how often our Triune God must cringe about the wonderful gift humanity has been given and how it is often desecrated.
So , where do we start or restart to make better decisions? Same place, practices, things, and people: personal and communal prayer, reflecting on the Scriptures, and connecting with companions who seek Truth. Only then will our inner thoughts and actions change. Lent begins in a few days… time to plan now!
Blessings, Dr. Lanie LeBlanc OP Southern Dominican Laity
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