Third Week of Lent Forgive Us as We Forgive Introduction We don’t like too much—or not at all—to acknowledge it, but we have been forgiven a lot. Open, scandalous, upsetting sins… maybe not. Probably not. But scandalous in the sense of totally unexpected on the part of people who profess to be the […]
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Daily Liturgy
Third Week of Lent SALVATION FOR PAGANS Introduction Today’s liturgy thinks especially of converts who are baptized and immersed into the baptismal water. Are conversion and missionary action still valid? Why be concerned about unknown, distant peoples? – Elisha cured the pagan officer from Damascus, Syria, and the man found both […]
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 […]