There are times when we can be biased about some people because they are different from us in the way they look, speak, dress or do things. No matter what good they do, we find it difficult to see beyond our biases about them. There were always some people who asked for signs from Jesus so that they could believe in him and his message. Throughout his ministry, Jesus had been doing good works: healing the sick, giving sight to the blind, making the lame walk, forgiving sins, preaching the Good News. And yet, despite all these works, the people who asked for signs still did not believe in him. They closed their eyes, hearts and minds to the divine works of Jesus. During this fifth week of Lent, let us examine ourselves to see how strong our witnessing life is.

In any relationship, especially in our relationship with God, it is essential to have an open mind and heart in order to see beyond our limited perspectives and biases. Let pray that we may have an open and receptive heart and mind, so that God may work through us in bringing about His kingdom here and now.