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Lent: March 30th
Thursday of the Fifth Week of Lent
The weekday Masses towards the end of Lent are like a Passion Play. The Gospels, as one scene after the other, show the mounting hatred and growing tension. This is the “Abraham Mass,” telling of the inheritance received through... More
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Lent: March 29th
Wednesday of the Fifth Week of Lent
It is one week before the end of Lent, a week from Spy Wednesday. This Mass reminds us that the hatred against Christ was growing, and the plot to kill Him was developing. The three young men in the fiery furnace are a reminder of what... More
Lent: March 28th
Tuesday of the Fifth Week of Lent
Today we have another ancient beautiful Lenten lesson. The division between Jesus and His enemies becomes more critical, more sharp. There are references in both readings to “being lifted up.” This reminds us of the crucifixion on... More
Lent: March 27th
Monday of the Fifth Week of Lent
Today we begin the fifth and final full week of Lent. In previous times the crosses and statues in church were veiled at this time to indicate Passion Time. Now the liturgical readings, day after day, tell of the lowering storm clouds... More
Lent: March 26th
Fifth Sunday of Lent
'Out of the depths I call to you O Lord: Lord hear my cry. Listen attentively to the sound of my pleading!’ (Ps 129:1-2). In this, the fifth Sunday of Lent, the Church invites us to turn our attention to the realities that are... More
Lent: March 25th
Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord
Again Lent's austerity is interrupted as we solemnly keep a feast in honor of the Annunciation. The Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord is a mystery that belongs to the temporal rather than to the sanctoral cycle in the... More
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Lent: March 24th
Friday of the Fourth Week of Lent
The hostility of the enemies of Jesus becomes increasingly clear, and the agitation around His person continues with greater intensity; but He awaits His "hour." Satan and the forces of evil will appear to triumph, but the real victory... More
Lent: March 23rd
Thursday of the Fourth Week of Lent; Optional Memorial of St. Turibius of Mogrovejo, Bishop
More than any other Gospel, John gives us an insight into the suffering soul of Jesus. Today we have the “Moses Mass.” In it both readings speak of that great Prophet and Deliverer of the people. And we note how the plot against the... More
Lent: March 22nd
Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Lent
The first reading from Isaiah represents one of the most striking passages of the Bible that affirms the love of God for his people. It was a message of consolation addressed to the Jewish captives in Babylon promising them the joys of... More
Lent: March 21st
Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Lent
The mercy of God is not an invitation to sin. He may forgive us and take away the punishment due to sin. But let us not take it as an encouragement to sin more freely. The warning which Christ has just given to the man cured of his... More
Lent: March 20th
Solemnity of St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Solemnity of St. Joseph is usually celebrated on March 19, but has been transferred to March 20 since the liturgy of the... More
