Homily for Thursday after Ash Wednesday

In the first reading from the Book of Deuteronomy, we hear a message to "Choose life" by loving and following God. Our life on this earth is a constant struggle to balance our needs to live well, care for our temporal needs, and grow in our relationship with God. The key is finding balance.

Today's readings encourage us to seek the good things of the LORD first and foremost. It is in these things that we find true happiness and life. Pursuing what we need in this life is not excluded, but we must prioritize God and our need for God in everything we do.

Let us pray during this Lenten season to always put God before all else in our lives and to let our love for God guide our thoughts and actions.