Homily for Mass the Third Sunday of Lent 3 23 25 Cycle C

Father Damian Zuerlein. humorously reflects on common misconceptions about divine punishment, using examples like snowstorms and tornadoes. He explains that human suffering and accidents, like in the gospel story of Pilate's actions, are not due to God's wrath but part of life's challenges. The homily encourages self-reflection during Lent, emphasizing the need for repentance and honesty in our relationship with God. Just like a gardener tending to a fig tree, Jesus patiently works on us, offering the chance to grow and change, though we shouldn't wait too long to start that transformation.