April 2nd, Thursday, Fifth Week of Lent

Genesis 17: 3-9, Psalm 105: 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, John 8: 51-59

Do we hear God’s audible voice like Abram? Probably not. However, I do know that God has spoken to me in other ways.

Through scripture
Coming from a Protestant background, I am well steeped in Bible study. From personal experience I found that when reading a passage or story, I notice a particular word or insight. When I do a second reading of the same passage a few days or even years later, I will notice a different word or come to a different insight. In the past for the Genesis reading, I had focused on Abram’s name changing to Abraham. I see God making Abram a new person with a new name to outwardly show that he is now God’s. This time for the Lenten booklet, what stood out for me was the first verse about God speaking.

Through other people
God works through me to affect the lives of others through word or example. God works through others to speak to me.

Through the promptings of the Holy Spirit
God is nudging us – prompting us - to do His will and carry out his plan.

Through the sacraments
As a new Catholic I am learning that God is speaking to me through the sacraments.

God continued to speak. Genesis 17: 3b Are you listening?

Jo Mazik, life-long learner, married 32 years to Case, mother of Lucyna and Tad, joined through RCIA at Easter Vigil 2008