The parable of the Prodigal Son offers powerful insights into the spiritual life. May the lessons we learn inspire us to return to our Heavenly Father and accept his gifts of grace and reconciliation.
Mass Readings – 4th Sunday of Lent
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Jesus offers a parable about how two different people who went to the temple to pray, but only one was heard by God.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 3rd Week of Lent
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Mary acknowledges and affirms the Good News that Gabriele proclaims; her example inspires us to embrace our faith in Christ and put it into daily practice…for nothing will be impossible for God!
Mass Readings – Annunciation of the Lord
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Today bishops and priests around the world join Pope Francis in consecrating Ukraine and Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!
After driving out a demon, Jesus teaches the crowds and reveals how God’s kingdom is upon them. May we run to meet the Lord and confront the evil in our lives with his grace!
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 3rd Week of the Year
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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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