Day Thirty-Six: The Glory of God in All Things
Tuesday of Holy Week
Scripture Passage:
“Now is the Son of Man glorified, and God is glorified in him. If God is glorified in him, God will also glorify him in himself, and he will glorify him at once.” (John 13:31–32)
Opening Reflection:
As Judas departed into the night to betray Him, Jesus spoke of glory not despair. This profound moment reminds us that even amidst betrayal and suffering, divine glory unfolds. With the shadow of the Passion drawing near, Jesus did not focus on the treachery or impending pain. Instead, He looked toward what His suffering would accomplish: the glorification of the Father and the salvation of the world.
Meditative Reflection:
This is one of the hardest truths of our faith: that the glory of God is revealed not only in miracles and joy but also in suffering and the Cross. Our pain, our trials, and even our failures can glorify God when we unite them to Christ. The betrayal by Judas, the scattering of the disciples, and the brutal events of Holy Week all of it became part of God’s salvific plan.
Holy Week invites us to look beyond the surface of our struggles and reflect on how God is working, even when things appear bleak. Are we able to view our lives through this divine lens, trusting that God can use every experience no matter how broken or painful for His glory?
When we face betrayal, loss, or uncertainty, we must ask: “How is God inviting me to glorify Him in this?” The cross we carry may be the very place where God’s grace is most visibly at work. Let us allow the example of Christ to guide us through our own moments of darkness into the light of resurrection.
Reflection Questions:
Do I look for God’s glory even in moments of suffering or hardship? How might my current challenges serve a greater purpose in God’s plan?
Lenten Question:
Q: How can suffering glorify God?
A: Suffering can glorify God when it is united with Christ’s Passion. In patient endurance, offering, and faith, our trials become opportunities for grace to shine, for love to deepen, and for Christ to be revealed.
Lenten Action:
Call a family member or friend you haven’t spoken to in a while. Reach out with kindness and reconciliation. Smile at everyone you meet today.
Concluding Prayer:
My glorious Lord, You bring forth good from all things, even betrayal and suffering. Help me to see Your hand at work in every part of my life, and to trust that my trials are not in vain. Be glorified in me, Lord, and help me to always live for Your name’s praise.
Amen.
Resources for Lenten Prayers and Reflections:
Daily Saints and Reflections | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/
Lenten Reflections | EWTN | https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/reflections/lent
Lenten Prayers and Daily Reflections | My Catholic Life | https://mycatholic.life/lent-prayers-reflections/