Homily for Thursday After Ash Wednesday

In our reading from the Book of Deuteronomy, we receive a message to "Choose life" by loving and following God. Our life on this earth involves a constant struggle to balance our needs for a good life, our temporal needs, and our growth in our relationship with God. Finding balance is essential.

Today's readings encourage us to seek the good things of the Lord above all else. It is in these pursuits that we discover true happiness and life. While meeting our needs in this life is important, we must prioritize God and our need for Him in everything we do.

Let us pray during this Lenten season to always put God first in our lives and to allow our love for God to guide our thoughts and actions.