Christ calls Levi, who follows him and invites others to meet Jesus. May the Lord’s longing to call sinners to repentance inspire us to repent of the evil we have done and return on the path that leads to Heaven.
Mass Readings – Saturday after Ash Wednesday
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Ash Wednesday offers us an opportunity to “turn away from sin and be faithful to the Gospel” as we repent of our sins and embrace time-tested spiritual practices. May this housecleaning of our hearts help us to renew our faith and draw us closer to the Lord and one another.
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St. Paul switches his indictment on those who know God’s plan but do not apply it to themselves. Swift to judge others, they fail to evaluate their lives with the same scrutiny.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 28th Week of the Year
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In the Gospel of Luke the Lord directs his attention to three local villages that did not repent and take his message to heart. It’s a sobering reminder for us today to repent of our sins and embrace the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 26th Week of the Year
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St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus…pray for us!
After Jesus speaks to the crowds from Peter’s boat, the Lord changes Peter’s life forever…making him a fisher of men.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 22nd Week of the Year
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Psalm 51 offers a powerful opportunity for repentance and conversion of heart. When we honestly acknowledge our sins and ask for forgiveness, the Lord’s grace can heal and renew us with new life.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 18th Week of the Year
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Study: What do the readings say?
Pray: What do the readings say to me?
Serve: What do the readings make me do or say…today?
Let’s take a look at some of the main themes of the readings for the 3rd Sunday of Easter.
1st Reading – Acts 3:13-15, 17-19
Psalm – 4:2, 4, 7-8
2nd Reading – 1 John 2:1-5a
Gospel – Luke 24:35-48
Mass Readings – 3rd Sunday of Easter
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Note: This post was first published on April 12, 2021.
The parable of the Prodigal Son reveals two classic ways that we imperfectly follow our Father in Heaven. On one hand we commit sins, and finally wise up and repent; on the other hand we do the right thing but with a hard heart. Thank God for Jesus to guide us!
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 2nd Week of the Year
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Jesus affirms the preaching of Jonah to repent. This is the constant message throughout salvation history: to acknowledge our sins and return to the Lord for mercy and forgiveness.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 1st Week of Lent
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The temptation of Jesus in the Gospel of Mark reminds us that the darkness of sin must be confronted in our hearts with the triumph of Christ.
Mass Readings – 1st Sunday of Lent
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