As we hear how the plot is swirling around Jesus, events are set in motion that will lead to the Cross. May we reflect on God’s great love story for our salvation, making any adjustments and corrections for the day that we, too, will journey from this life to the next.
Mass Readings – Monday of Holy Week
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Let’s examine some of the main themes in the readings for Easter Day.
1st Reading – Acts of the Apostles 10:34a,37-43
Psalm 118: 1-2,16-17,22-23
2nd Reading – Colossians 3:1-4
2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 5:6b-8
Gospel – John 20:1-9
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Note: This post was first published on April 11, 2022.
Every year we hear God’s great love story when we recall the Passion of Jesus. Rather than fall into the trap of forgetfulness, we remember what Christ has done for us so that we might be renewed to offer our lives for the Lord.
Mass Readings – Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion
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The high priest, Caiaphas, offers a prophetic insight: “It is better for you, that one man should die instead of the people, so that the whole nation may not perish.” With these solemn words, we step into Holy Week.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 5th Week of Lent
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Psalm 18 honestly expresses human suffering and struggle. In these moments of distress, we call upon the Lord, who hears our cry for help.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 5th Week of Lent
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Come, Holy Spirit! is a six week series of presentations on the Holy Spirit. This sixth talk discusses the Fruits of the Holy Spirit and shows how they are both the goal and guide of the spiritual life. This presentation was given by Fr. Andrew at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Superior, WI on March 30, 2023.
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Jesus reveals his identity while discussing Abraham and the prophets. This revelation that Jesus is God inspires us to follow the Lord in the midst of the blessings and burdens of daily life.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 5th Week of Lent
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The story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the book of Daniel is an well-known passage that illustrates our faith in God in difficult and challenging times. May we be inspired in our daily struggles to hold fast to our faith, recognizing that these are opportunities to witness our love for the Lord.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 5th Week of Lent
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The Psalm response offers us a framework for a prayer to the Lord from the depths of our hearts. In our need, may we trust in God’s mercy as we seek the pilgrim path of our lives.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 5th Week of Lent
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Just as the Lord extends his mercy to the woman caught in adultery, Christ also offers his mercy to us when we acknowledge our sins and with humble honesty.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 5th Week of Lent
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