David L. Gray reflects on the Third Sunday in Lent readings, discussing how Christianity may seem simplistic or harsh to non-believers. Through Scripture, from God's commandments to Christ's actions, people are challenged to confront their sins and misconceptions of freedom. Lent, Gray emphasizes, is a time for deepening our relationship with God, particularly through the Mass, where we encounter His word and Eucharist, addressing our soul's longing to be close to Him. Ultimately, the liturgy guides us in living out our faith in the world.