The account of the raising of Lazarus provides us with an insight into the Lord’s love for him and his sisters, Martha and Mary. Yet as we enter into the eleventh chapter of John’s Gospel, we discover that this passage applies directly to our lives as well.
Mass Readings – 5th Sunday of Lent
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The Good News of the angel Gabriel to Mary inspires us to live this message of grace in our lives today.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord.
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Psalm 34 speaks about the pain of human suffering and heartache. In the midst of this sorrow, the Lord draws near to us with healing grace and mercy.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 4th Week of Lent
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Come, Holy Spirit! is a six week series of presentations on the Holy Spirit. This fifth talk discusses the seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit and shows how they cooperate with other virtues to form us for holiness as Sons and Daughters of God. This fifth presentation was given by Fr. Andrew at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Superior, WI on March 23, 2023.
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Jesus speaks about the sources of testimony about himself: John the Baptist, the works that Christ performs, his heavenly Father, and the Scriptures themselves. May this testimony foster our faith to follow the Lord with all our heart!
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 4th Week of Lent
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St. Turibius of Mogrovejo, pray for us!
Jesus speaks about his profound relationship with his heavenly Father, teaching that he will one day judge all souls in the resurrection that leads either to life or death. May we embrace our faith in Christ today, preparing ourselves for the moment when we stand before the Lord.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 4th Week of Lent
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Jesus heals a man who has been ill for 38 years. With a single word the Lord heals him, revealing his glory as God.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 4th Week of Lent
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St. Joseph never says a word in the Gospels; rather, he puts his faith in God into concrete action as he provides a home for Mary and Jesus. May his example inspire us to put our faith into daily practice.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of St. Joseph, spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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St. Joseph, pray for us!
Let’s explore some of the themes we discover in the Mass readings for the 5th Sunday of Lent.
1st Reading – Ezekiel 37:12-14
Psalm – 130:1-8
2nd Reading – Romans 8:8-11
Gospel – John 11:1-45
Mass Readings – 5th Sunday of Lent
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The healing encounter between Jesus and the blind man brings about the gift of sight, followed later by the gift of faith. We, too, in the darkness of our ignorance and sin, call upon the Lord to foster spiritual sight within our hearts to help us journey through this life to the next.
Mass Readings – 4th Sunday of Lent
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Note: the Feast of St. Joseph (March 19th) is transferred to tomorrow.
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