March 08, 2025 Saturday after Ash Wednesday
Daily Readings: Isaiah 58:9-14; Luke 5:27-32
In Luke 5:27-32, we encounter the powerful story of Levi’s calling. Levi, a tax collector, was immersed in a life of personal gain and sin when Jesus approached him suddenly and without warning. This encounter reveals the heart of God’s mercy: Christ comes searching for us even when we are not searching for Him. He gently calls, “Follow me,” breaking through the distractions and barriers of our daily lives. The question is: Are we truly ready and waiting for the Lord to enter our lives?
Levi’s response is striking. He leaves everything behind without hesitation—his job, wealth, and social ties lose their grip on him because he recognizes that none of these can bring lasting happiness or salvation. Levi sees the incomparable value of following Christ, who alone can fill the emptiness within. His swift response challenges us to reflect: What is holding us back from fully committing to Christ?
Christ’s mission leads Him to the house of a sinner because He came to seek and save the lost. He does not remain in safe, familiar spaces but reaches out to those in need of healing and forgiveness. As followers of Christ, we too are called to step beyond our comfort zones. The world is filled with hearts longing for love, mercy, and hope. Many have forgotten God or turned away, waiting for someone to remind them of His unfailing love.
We are called to be instruments of His mercy, bringing the light of Christ to others. Let us hear Christ’s call anew, leave behind what holds us back, and follow Him wholeheartedly to become bearers of His mercy in a world longing for His love.
Call to Action for Catholic Living: Christ calls each of us personally, just as He called Levi. He invites us to follow Him now—not when it’s convenient. Listen for His voice in prayer, Scripture, and daily encounters, and respond with a heart ready to follow.
Radio Veritas Asia (RVA), a media platform of the Catholic Church, aims to share Christ. RVA started in 1969 as a continental Catholic radio station to serve Asian countries in their respective local language, thus earning the tag “the Voice of Asian Christianity.” Responding to the emerging context, RVA embraced media platforms to connect with the global Asian audience via its 21 language websites and various social media platforms.
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