Saturday of the Fourth Week of Lent March 12, 2005 Scripture: Jeremiah 11:18-20; John 7:40-53 Reflection: Today’s scriptures bring us Jesus, the prophet, a light of revelation to the people who “know nothing of the law” and a stumbling block to the Sanhedrin and the Pharisees, the custodians of the law. I’m reminded, once again, that change, be it social, political, economic or religious, never comes from those enthralled with their own power. The stakes for them are too high. Our change agents, prophets, are those who, living the law of love, hear the voice of the people and speak to their hearts. I believe we all are called to be prophets. While some of us are called to cry out in the name of justice, all are called to live a prophetic life of justice, mercy and love of neighbor. Moreover, there are times when we all must find our voice. We must listen to the whisperings of the God within and add our voices to the chorus of dissent or have the courage to begin to sing that solo, trusting that, if our cause is of God, others will follow. The scripture reminds us today that our prophets may not come from the expected source; they may indeed come from Galilee, or Scranton, or Harlem or your neighborhood. That prophet may be you. Suggested Action: Find your voice today. Speak your truth, in some way, large or small, to address an injustice, which saddens your soul. Sr. Margo McCormick, IHM Scranton, Pennsylvania