Wednesday, March 13

Each day Jesus was teaching at the temple, and each evening he went out to spend the night on the hill called the Mount of Olives, and all the people came early in the morning to hear him at the temple. (Luke 21: 37-38)

Each day teaching, each evening on the Mount of Olives. I wonder if Jesus ever got tired of the routine.

We are creatures of habit. Routine can be good – it can give our life balance and order, a sense of purpose and accomplishment. How many times have I congratulated myself when I’ve checked off another of my routines, done for the day? Routine can be bad – it can stifle our spontaneity and our exploring new opportunities. How many times have I missed out because it didn’t fit into what I had planned?

We are more than half-way through Lent. Have we embraced our Lenten routine? Have we studied our previous life routines? Both the good and the bad. Have we spoken with God about our future routines? Have we listened to God to discern what new opportunity may be awaiting us?

It’s never too late.

Gary Kimmel