The setting of today’s Gospel (John 20:19-23) is Jesus’ last discourse to his disciples, at the table with them the night before he died. Jesus promises to send the Spirit, an Advocate on their behalf, the Spirit of truth. Read the passage, and note that the intimate workings between the Father, the Son, and theRead more Read More
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Isaiah 50:4-7│Philippians 2:6-11 │ Luke 22:14-23:56 Read More
Isaiah 43:16-21│Phil 3:8-14 │ John 8:1-11 Read More
Psalm 34│2 Corinthians 5:17-21 │ Luke 15:1-3 Read More
Exodus 3:1-8a, 13-15│1 Corinthians 10:1-6,10-12 │ Luke 13:1-9 Read More
Today’s Scripture: Second Sunday of Lent Read More
The liturgical season of Lent finds its origins in the early church; it was the time of intense preparation for those preparing for baptism and full initiation into the Church. It was a “retreat before baptism,” a time of deepening prayer, accompanied by reconciliation and penance. The entire community participated in this preparation by encouragingRead more Read More
“You are Peter and upon this rock, I will build my Church, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it.” (Mt 16:18 Read More
Glory to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; to God who is, who was, and who is to come. Alleluia, alleluia! Read More
