Father Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Tuesday, 3rd Week in Lent,

March 10, 2026, Daniel 3:25, 34-43, Matthew 18:21-35 

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/031026.cfm

Reconciliation: Inconceivable but Necessary.

God, in His wisdom, gave us a precious gift: our conscience. This gift will never betray us but will always reveal the truth about who we are as we stand before God. Often, it is only after losing something or someone that we realize our troubles are often caused by the bad choices we keep making.

The day arrives when we must stop playing games. Many prophets, including Daniel, warned the people of Israel that their offerings and sacrifices were meaningless without a change of heart. We heard in the first reading, “For we are reduced, O Lord, beyond any other nation, brought low everywhere in the world this day because of our sins.”

However, there is one sacrifice that pleases God and changes the course of our lives. That sacrifice is a humble, contrite heart. The sacrifices we make are pride, the belief that we can handle everything on our own, and doing whatever we want.

Gospel Challenge:

Please take notice that the servant in the gospel did not have a change of heart. He was only thinking of his future, living only for this world. Planning his future without God left his heart empty when he died. Because he had no relationship with God or love for Him, he had no love for anyone else. Loneliness is a living hell. Pray with Mother Mary that no one dies lonely.

Let’s approach Jesus in Holy Communion with a humble, contrite heart, trusting that He will not spurn us.

Love Your Neighbor!

Fr. Rick Pilger, IC  

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