The Living Water (HOMILY FOR THE 3RD SUNDAY OF LENT YEAR A
Homily for the 3rd Sunday of Lent Year A Exodus 17:3-7. Psalm 95:1-2,6-7abc,7d-9. Romans 5:1-2,5-8. John 4:5-42. Theme: The Living Water It has been said that 80% of the make-up of the human body is water. That probably explains why the greatest need of the human body, perhaps next to air, is water. People can go longer without food than they can without water. If we had to choose between having light and water, it is most certain that most people would choose water. Water is that important. People will go to any length to get it. Our readings today, especially the first reading and the gospel, are about water. We have all experience thirst; we know what happens to our fields when there is no rain. In the first reading, the people of Israel needed water during their sojourn in the desert. They were even ready to stone Moses because they needed water. Moses pleaded with God on their behalf, and God made water available for them. Like Moses, we must always turn to the Lord, especial...