The temptation and capitulation to sin has now led Judas to a moment of action. As he betrays Jesus for thirty pieces of silver, we recall how all sin leads us ultimately away from God and one another.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of Holy Week
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John’s Gospel reveals the moment when Judas gave in to Satan’s temptation in the darkness of night. Enlighted by this passage, we recognize that we face a daily spiritual battle with evil that requires our vigilance and trust in the Lord.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of Holy Week
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John’s Gospel sheds light on the vulnerability of Judas: his stealing from the common money purse has already made him vulnerable to temptation and sin…easy prey for Satan.
Mass Readings – Monday of Holy Week
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We begin Holy Week every year be recounting the sacrifice of the Lord Jesus, who offered his life on the Cross for the salvation of the world.
Mass Readings – Palm Sunday: The Passion of the Lord
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The prophecy of Caiaphas sets the stage for our greatest love story: how God so loved the world that he sent his only Son to die for our sins that we might have eternal life.
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Jeremiah affirms that God is his mighty champion, a source of protection in times of trial. May we echo his sentiment as we proclaim the psalm response, “In my distress I called upon the Lord, and he heard my voice!”
Mass Readings – Friday of the 5th Week of Lent
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Throughout salvation history God has forged covenants with his people, ultimately fulfilled in the great revelation of love in his Son, our Lord Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 5th Week of Lent
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St. John Baptist de la Salle, pray for us!
As the tension builds around Jesus, he speaks about his relationship with his heavenly Father. May we stay close to the word of Christ as we seek to live each day for the Lord.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 5th Week of Lent
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As Jesus speaks to the Pharisees, he references how Moses brought about healing to the afflicted people of Israel. May we gaze upon the Lord – lifted up upon the Cross – for our redemption.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 5th Week of Lent
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St. Vincent Ferrer, pray for us!
Psalm 23 has given strength and hope to countless Jews and Christians. May we face our fears with God’s grace to sustain us.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 5th Week of Lent
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St. Isidore, pray for us!
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