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We Proclaim Christ Crucified
Certainly we proclaim the Risen Christ. And we remember, especially during Lent, the road that Jesus walked prior to His resurrection. And so, with the Apostle Paul, We proclaim Christ crucified.
Shepherd Your People
We read from the Prophet Micah how God is like a shepherd. Shepherd your people with your staff, the flock of your inheritance, That dwells apart in a woodland, in the midst of Carmel. Let them feed in Bashan and Gilead, as in the days of old;… Continue Reading “Shepherd Your People”
Remember the Marvels the Lord has Done
Today’s antiphonal response from Psalm 105 is: Remember the marvels the Lord has done.
Like a Tree Planted by a River
Today’s Responsorial Psalm is from Psalm 1 Blessed the one who follows not the counsel of the wicked Nor walks in the way of sinners, nor sits in the company of the insolent, But delights in the law of the LORD and meditates on God’s law day… Continue Reading “Like a Tree Planted by a River”
The Importance of Prayer
Today I quote Dom Helder Camara. I understood that in view of my decision to give myself unreservedly to God and my neighbor, it would be absolutely necessary for me to devote space and time to prayer. So how is my Lenten practice going?
Be Merciful as your Father is Merciful
Today is the 3rd Monday in Lent. The Gospel reading is from Luke 6:36-38. Jesus said to his disciples: “Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. “Stop judging and you will not be judged. Stop condemning and you will not be condemned. Forgive and… Continue Reading “Be Merciful as your Father is Merciful”
Knock and the Door Shall Be Opened
Thursday’s Gospel reading from Matthew 7 reads: Jesus said to his disciples: “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives; and the one who seeks,… Continue Reading “Knock and the Door Shall Be Opened”
Create in Me a Clean Heart
Wednesday’s Lenten responsorial psalm is Psalm 51 A clan heart create for me, O God, and a steadfast spirit renew within me.
To You, O Lord, I Lift Up My Soul
A Lenten reflection from today’s responsorial Psalm 86 Have mercy on me, O Lord, for to you I call all the day. Gladden the soul of your servant, for to you, O Lord, I lift up my soul.
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