Naaman went down and plunged into the Jordan seven times at the word of the man of God. His flesh became again like the flesh of a little child, and he was clean. He returned with his whole retinue to the man of God. On his arrival he stood before him and said, “Now I know that there is no God in all the earth, except in Israel.”
Last week, Deacon Marques spoke about the significance of water in the church. Water cleanses, nourishes and rejuvenates. When we enter the church, we use holy water when making the sign of the cross to remind us of the day when we were freed of original sin. Water purifies our bodies, minds and spirits. We all have crosses to bear. As humans, we are expected to sin, despite our greatest attempts to live for our Lord. Fortunately, we are blessed enough to have the opportunity to purge ourselves of the weight on our shoulders. Like Naaman, we should strive to keep our flesh like the flesh of a child, new and clean. Especially during Lent, we need to take advantage of the chance to refresh ourselves and be made new.
Challenge: If you haven't been to Confession yet this Lent, go this week. When you go into the church, take an extra moment when making the sign of the cross with holy water. Appreciate the opportunity to start over new with Him. Despite your darkest days, know that He will always be waiting for you to return.
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