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[Joe Parrish]

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Are we first looking at experiences in light of who is at fault, then fault will be what we see wherever we are. There will never be an escape from having missed the mark and since we all do we will continually repeat sin very unoriginally. 

http://kcmlection.blogspot.com/2007/03/third-sunday-in-lent-c4.html

Wesley White
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The Emperor Napoleon had a rule in his army that anyone who went absent without leave, on being captured would be shot the next morning at breakfast time. There was a boy of seventeen who had seen many of his companions die. Scared, he ran away, but he was caught and was sentenced to be executed next morning at breakfast time. It so happened that this boy was the son of Napoleon's cook. The mother went to plead for mercy. Eventually, Napoleon order her out of his sight saying, "Woman, your son does not deserve mercy." To this she replied, "Yes, of course, you are right. He does not deserve mercy. If he deserved it, it would no longer be mercy." These words made Napoleon think again. 
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While there is no cause and effect between what happens to us and our good or bad behavior, we are still challenged to behave in a better way. 

http://www.bible.claret.org/liturgy/daily/sundays_pierse/cycleC/C_3rdSunLent.htm

Gerry Pierse
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Catechism Theme: Suffering and the Test of Faith (CCC 163-165)

...This time on earth, however, is a time of test. Not just against evil. But for faith. The problem of suffering presents us with such a test. Suffering is more than an intellectual puzzle to be solved. It challenges us to act. Either we reach out in the belief that God will help us on the path. Or, we fade into in cynicism.

http://www.word-sunday.com/Files/c/3Lent-c/A-3Lent-c.html

Larry Broding
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Jesus touches on an issue which constantly bothers people. Was the fall of the tower upon the Galileans a Divine punishment for their sin? People often think that terrible circumstances are prompted by extraordinary sinfulness. People constantly ask why God sends (or at least permits) terrible things to happen and often he is blamed for the tragedy.
      Jesus denies any link between tragedy and individual sin. Sin is universal and we all face its consequence, namely death. 

http://www.lectionarystudies.com/studyg/lent3ceg.html

Bryan Findlayson
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"Why does he even use up the ground?"
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Churches weren't meant to be receptacles of money or grandiose entertainment multiplexes.  We were called to be centers of justice and hope.  Many churches today are doing abysmally poor at this call to human compassion with sizable budgets for new construction, sound and media equipment, and cushioned pews.  Yet, when it comes to giving time or money to local needs in any serious, ongoing manner that involves relationship (an imperative to Christ); they respond like the religious leaders who felt robbed of their treasure wealth.  Does God treasure ritual worship and ornate buildings above His people?

http://onefamilyoutreach.com/bible/Luke/lk_13_01-09.html

Jerry Goebel
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By reframing their question, Jesus brings us to the heart of God--a God who will judge, make no mistake about it, but one who is persuaded to grant a little more time. Don't presume on the kindness; embrace the mercy; wonder about the justice, but don't let it be an excuse for failing to change our own hearts and embrace the surprising mercy of God.

http://www.drbilllong.com/Lectionary/Lk1319.html

Bill Long, 2007
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