April 3.  “O Lord, why does your anger burn hot against your people.” “There are a few things that puzzle me about God and his justice,” Nathan said to Phyllis. “I believe God was quite justified in being fed up with the Israelites when they started grumbling against him. When these teenagers of yours are so stubborn I can’t handle it. I know I’m their stepdad and that makes it hard for both of us, but when you ask me nicely I really do try harder to control my frustration.” 

Reflect, share and act. Scripture The Lord said to Moses, I have seen this stiff-necked people. Let me alone that my anger may burn hot against them.  Moses begged of the Lord and said, ‘O Lord, why does your anger burn hot against your people whom you have brought out of the land of Egypt? ‘ The Lord repented of the evil which he thought to do to his people.  From Exodus 32:7-14    Pope Francis: JUBILEE.   For the last Extraordinary Jubilee, I commissioned Missionaries of Mercy, and these continue to carry out an important mission. During this Jubilee, may they exercise their ministry by reviving hope and offering forgiveness whenever a sinner comes to them with an open heart and a penitent spirit. May they remain a source of reconciliation and an encouragement to look to the future with heartfelt hope inspired by the Father’s mercy. I encourage bishops to take advantage of their precious ministry, especially by sending them wherever hope is sorely tested: to prisons, hospitals, and places where people’s dignity is violated , poverty abounds and social decay is prevalent. In this Jubilee Year, may no one be deprived of the opportunity to receive God’s forgiveness and consolation. Choose an act of love and sacrifice from the list, also published at www.marfam.org.za