The Cross and Mercy: Healing Through Fasting | Daily Readings | March 8, 2025

Lent’s kicking into gear, and March 8, 2025—Saturday after Ash Wednesday—is raw and real. Today’s readings grab you by the soul and won’t let go: mercy, healing, and a call that cuts through the noise. Ready to dive in? Here’s the heat:

First Reading (Isaiah 58:9b-14): Break chains, feed the hungry, and God turns your dark into daylight—fasting that actually matters.

Psalm (Psalm 86): “Teach me your way, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth”—a cry for guidance from the broken.

Gospel (Luke 5:27-32): Jesus calls a sinner to feast with Him, because the sick need a Savior, not a scolding.

Our short reflection rips the mask off—mercy’s messy, fasting’s fierce, and the cross is our cure. Whether you’re stumbling through Lent or all in, this one’s for you. Hit play, and let’s get real together!