Saturday after Ash Wednesday – C
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, as we gather on this Saturday after Ash Wednesday, the Church invites us to reflect deeply on the call of mercy, a theme beautifully woven through our readings today. In Isaiah, God speaks to His people about the importance of compassion and the renunciation of oppression and malice. He calls us to care for the hungry and the afflicted, promising that when we do so, our lives will radiate His light even amidst darkness. This notion of light rising in darkness moves us toward a mission of hope, which is supported by love and mercy.