Third Sunday of Lent The House of My Father True Worship Greeting (see Second Reading) “The crucified Christ is the power and the wisdom of God.” May he never be an obstacle or scandal to us. The Lord Jesus be always with you. R/ And also with you. Introduction by the Celebrant […]
SECOND WEEK OF LENT A God Prodigal in His Mercy Introduction When we forgive those who have hurt us, often some scars remain and take a long time to heal. Even if we have not personally suffered from a crime, we cry for blood and vengeance in the name of society, and we […]
SECOND WEEK OF LENT Suffering Saves Introduction Joseph suffered because his brothers were jealous. Yet later he would save them from famine. Jesus was rejected and died for our sins. He became the keystone for a new kingdom, for the life of all. And we? We want happiness without pain, without paying […]
SECOND WEEK OF LENT People Suffer. See Their Needs Introduction Those who place their faith in themselves and in the means they possess are not open to God or God’s kingdom. They make themselves their own gods and adore what they have made. They adore the golden calf. They fail to see the […]
SECOND WEEK OF LENT Suffering of the Prophet Introduction A prophet is always an annoying person. His mission is to call attention to the signs of the times – to denounce what no one dares denounce, to prod into action when all stand still and like to take it easy. His task is […]
SECOND WEEK OF LENT Religion is Interior — No Hypocrisy Introduction When we know our faith and practice our religious duties and observances – when we go to Mass and the sacraments and practice penance during Lent – are we good Christians? Only if our heart is in what we do. If we […]
SECOND WEEK OF LENT The Sinner Seeks Forgiveness Introduction Acknowledging sin, being sorry for it and seeking forgiveness is a reality that can only exist where there is genuine friendship and the awareness that this friendship has been hurt or even destroyed. Without friendship with God and with people, sin remains only a […]
Fourth Week OF Easter THE WAY, THE TRUTH, THE LIFE Introduction In the synagogue, Paul proclaims the risen Christ. That Christ is risen is not merely an important event of the past: it is, as Paul says, “a message of salvation meant for you. We have come here to tell you the Good […]
Fourth Week OF Easter SERVANTS WITH CHRIST Introduction In his preaching, Paul presents Christ as the one who is coming which the whole Old Testament was leading to, and John the Baptist as the immediate announcer of Jesus’ appearance of that fulfillment.Jesus had told his disciples quite insistently and emphatically that neither power […]
Fourth Week OF Easter CHRIST OUR LIGHT — ETERNAL LIFE Introduction “I came not to judge the world but to save the world,” says Jesus to us today. What he came to bring us is life, life without end, eternal life. He comes as light in our world. If we believe in him, […]