March 10. Queen Esther seized with deathly anxiety fled to the Lord.  Lucie was the one who opened the sharing. “When you think about it leaders and rulers have rights but we often talk about their responsibilities, saying they should do what they are supposed to do for the people. But there are also always jealous people, scheming and plotting against the good leaders, and others willing to creep into bed with bad leaders for personal gain. In a small way we are all like our leaders, having responsibilities and rights and sometimes going against what we know is just.   Why?                Reflect, share and act. Scripture: Queen Esther seized with deathly anxiety fled to the Lord. Save us from the hand of our enemies. Esther 14. Jesus said, “Ask and you will receive.” Mat 7:7. Pope Francis. Ethics has come to be viewed with a certain scornful derision. It is seen as counterproductive, too human. It is felt to be a threat since it condemns the manipulation and debasement of the person. EG 56. MRM Positive Values 5. We dedicate ourselves to upholding honesty, integrity and loyalty as key social values to be upheld in good governance.  Choose an act of love and sacrifice from the list, also published at www.marfam.org.za/lent