Wednesday in the Third Week of Lent

Our readings today remind us that the Word of God is the pathway to eternal life for us and that each word ot the law has an abstract meaning which we must seek.  For example, when Moses declares his new "statues and decrees," he doesn't view these laws simply as rules. Rather, he describes them as symbols, representing a strong community, rooted in a unique connection with God.  And in Matthew, Jesus expands upon how our following of the law will grant us eternal life in Heaven.

I attempt to find such "symbols" in my experience at Holy Cross.  I am a student, and I have taken some classes that I have not found of much interest.  In some classes, I even believed that I was wasting my time with a liberal arts education, since I was not focusing on what I wanted to do.  But after careful reflection, I realize that although not every lesson is interesting, they are essential to my success.  For example, I don't excel at math.  However, I know that by learning it, I build confidence to try new things and to challenge myself in areas of less interest.

I entered Holy Cross with a specific path, and now this path has changed.  I have found God calling me to keep my heart open and to acknowledge that every experience contains a deeper symbol that I must seek.  If I take the chance to reflect on what symbols appear in my life, answering God's call becomes truly natural.