Jesus tells the disciples that he comes to fulfill the law and the prophets, and as the Lord’s disciples we take to heart his teaching and put it into daily practice.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 3rd Week of Lent
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St. Toribio of Mogrovejo, pray for us!
Jesus teaches in no uncertain terms that we must forgive each other if we expect to be forgiven by God.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 3rd Week of Lent
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The Lord cites the first reading about Elisha at the Jordan river to the people of Nazareth, who are furious with Jesus after he shows how prophets are often rejected in their native place. May we learn from this response and seek instead to embrace the Lord’s teaching in our lives.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 3rd Week of Lent
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Let’s explore some of the major themes in the readings for the 4th Sunday of Lent.
1st Reading – Joshua 5:9a,10-12
Psalm – 34:2-7
2nd Reading – 2nd Corinthians 5:17-21
Gospel – Luke 15:1-3,11-32
Mass Readings – 4th Sunday of Lent
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Note: These are the readings for “Year C” in the Lectionary for Mass. On the 3rd, 4th and 5th Sundays of Lent, parishes may use the “Year A” readings at Masses that include members of the RCIA process.
For some people, going to Mass can seem like a “Catholic workout” of genuflect-stand-sit-kneel…repeat, repeat. Yet these postures all have a crucial part to play in our prayer as they form our faith. In this third of six presentations on the Eucharist, we discover how different postures enhance the depth and power of the sacraments.
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While teaching about the need to repent, Jesus offers a parable that challenges us to cultivate a fruitful life. Where do we get the courage to do this? We recognize that Christ is the master gardener who lovingly tends to the care of our souls!
Mass Readings – 3rd Sunday of Lent (Year C)
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St. Joseph is the strong, silent saint who we are told is righteous and steadfast in carrying out God’s will. May his example inspire us to live our faith with vibrant actions that proclaim that the Lord is the center of our lives.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of St. Joseph, the husband of Mary
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St. Joseph, pray for us!
Jesus gives a parable that offers us hope in the Lord’s sacrifice on the Cross even as it challenges us to carry out his teachings and commands.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 2nd Week of Lent
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St. Cyril of Jerusalem, pray for us!
Both the prophet Jeremiah and the parable of Jesus reveal how God has provided us with the tools we need to foster our faith for the spiritual life. The question now: will we use them?
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 2nd Week of Lent
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St. Patrick, pray for us!
Matthew’s Gospel reveals both the Cross of Christ and the Cup of suffering. As disciples of Jesus, we must be prepared for both throughout the course of our lives.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 2nd Week of Lent
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