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The readings today talk about developing virtue, the inclination to choose to do what is good. Virtue is skill that is developed, and Lent is perfect time to work on it. What virtue would you like to work on this Lent?

Fr. Charles Bouchard, OP breaks open the readings for the Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time—the healing of lepers, noting that Jesus healed not just people's physical ailments, but their spiritual ailments as well, and anything that isolated them from other people. May we also work to reach out to people who are isolated, bringing them back in communion with others, so that we all might be a part of the Kingdom of God.

King David's son Absalom led others in rebellion against his father. David, instead of responding in anger, in true humility, asked what his own part might be in this.

Jesus led with an authority that was powerful in its honesty and integrity. In this election season, we should demand the same from our politicians.

When his future disciples doubted who Jesus was, he challenged them to "Come and See." May we open our own eyes to see the people we encounter in the light of truth rather than the light of prejudice.

Ask yourself ahead of time what you seek from Jesus, so that if you meet him on the way, you will know what to ask.

Fr. Charles Bouchard, OP breaks open the readings for the Solemnity of the Holy Family, pointing out that the Holy Family did not exist simply for itself, but for also showing God's presence incarnate in the world. May our families give witness to how, in some way, their imperfections can be made perfect through the grace of God.

On this Feast of the Immaculate Conception, we ponder the conception of Mary, the Mother of God, an event that was so tiny it could not have been seen or apprehended when it happened, and yet haad enormous consequences for the world, and we open our eyes to try to apprehend the many ways God still works marvels in our world through tiny events.

On this Memorial of St. Ambrose, whose words were as sweet as honey, we are challenged to look at our own use of words. Do they reflect the Word Incarnate? Can we speak more clearly and charitably to others, so that our words have a greater positive effect?

Jesus had mercy for Matthew the tax collector, and so called Matthew to follow him. God has extended that same mercy to us, and so we are called to go out and extend it to others, showing them mercy and calling them to something better.

In a parable about his ministry, Jesus said "We played the flute for you, but you did not dance. We sang a dirge, but you did not weep." Are we involved in the church and in the world around us, or do we just sit on the sideline of life?

John the Baptist was beheaded for speaking truth to power. People are still dying for the faith today, and we must ask ourselves if we have the courage to speak up for the truth, even if doesn't put our lives at risk?