The Cross and Mercy: Fasting with Purpose | Daily Readings | March 7, 2025

Lent’s heating up, and March 7, 2025—Friday after Ash Wednesday—is no joke. Today’s readings don’t mess around; they’re a gut-punch call to fast with guts and heart. Ready to feel it? Here’s what’s on fire:

First Reading (Isaiah 58:1-9a): God’s not here for empty stomachs—He demands mercy that shatters chains and feeds the hungry.
Psalm (Psalm 51): “A heart contrite and humbled, O God, you will not spurn”—it’s your brokenness He craves, not your burnout.
Gospel (Matthew 9:14-15): Jesus says fasting’s coming, and it’s about longing for Him when the cross looms large.
Our 3-5 minute reflection cuts deep—think raw repentance, real mercy, and carrying your cross like it matters. Whether you’re fasting today or just curious, this hits you where you live. Watch now, and let’s burn away the fluff together!

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