LENT IS A JOURNEY INTO THE DEPTHS OF GOD’S MERCY
Homily for the Fifth Sunday in Lent, Year C Fr. Ugochukwu Ugwoke, ISch Bible Texts: Isaiah 43:16-21; Philippians 3:8-14; John 8:1-11 Our Lenten journey so far has taken us to several symbolic locations. On the First Sunday, we entered the desert, where Jesus was tempted, teaching us to confront our weaknesses and temptations. On the Second Sunday, we ascended the mountain of Transfiguration to witness Christ’s glory and renew our commitment to listen to him. The Third Sunday brought us to the fig tree in the vineyard, a place of patient spiritual cultivation and urgent repentance. On the Fourth Sunday, we followed the road back home, alongside the prodigal son, to rediscover the Father’s love and call to return. On this fifth Sunday, we find ourselves in a courtyard, caught in the tension between law and mercy, judgment and forgiveness. Similar to what happened last Sunday, today’s journey takes us into the depths of God’s mercy, inviting us to lay down the stones of condemnation and e...
