Isaiah 50:4–7, Philippians 2:6-11 & Matthew 26:14–27:66 Entering the Lord’s Passion Today we enter into the mystery of Holy Week, beginning with Palm Sunday—a day of both joy and sorrow, triumph and suffering. We hold palms in our hands and proclaim “Hosanna!” just as the people did when Jesus entered Jerusalem. Yet, in the Gospel…

Ezekiel 37:12-14, Psalm 130 (129):1-8, Romans 8:8-11 and John 11:1-45 From Darkness to Life—The Power of the Resurrection Last Sunday, we walked with the man born blind. Through the healing touch of Jesus, his physical eyes were opened, but more importantly, his spiritual eyes were awakened to the light of faith. We learned that Jesus…

1 Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a, Psalm 23 (22) 1-5; Ephesians 5:8-14. Gospel of John 9:1–4 Jesus, the Light Who Opens Our Eyes Last Sunday, we heard the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well in the Gospel of John. Jesus offered her living water that could satisfy the deep thirst of her…

Book of Exodus 17:3–7; Psalms (Bible) 95:1–2, 6–9; Epistle to the Romans 5:1–2, 5–8; Gospel of John 4:5–42 Jesus, the Living Water Who Satisfies the Thirst of the Human Heart During Lent, the Church intentionally guides us into a deeper encounter with Christ. Each Sunday has its own focus. On the First Sunday of Lent,…