3rd SUNDAY OF LENT

From Ashes, We are Reborn 

By Br. Beaujorne Sirad Ramirez, OP

Buildings in the metro are common sight for any person living in the city. These structures took many months or years to be completed. For every skyscraper envisioned, a deep foundation should be realized. However, will you deal with a mega structure that can be rebuilt after three days? Today’s gospel projects the same dilemma. The Jews cannot imagine how Jesus can rebuild a temple in three days when the actual structure took decades to finish. However, it was explained later in the gospel of John that the rebuilding that Jesus was so passionate about pertains to his body

In this passage, Jesus is reminding us of the importance of change. It is through rebuilding ourselves that we find peace and solace. In this world where everything is unimaginable, constant change is the only sure thing. It is through the rebuilding of the body of Christ that we find hope. In this 3rd Sunday of Lent, as we prepare ourselves to join Christ in His passion, let us remind ourselves of the importance of our bodies that

originated from the dust. From our remembrance of the dust, let us remember the power of Christ in renewing us through the immolation of His body.