I. Scripture Reading — Mark 1:14–15 (RSV-CE) Now after John was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of God, and saying,“The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent, and believe in the gospel.” II. Meditation — The U-Turn A driver missed his exit on the highway. Instead of … Read more
A young man painting a chapel in Puebla was killed when gunmen shot at a work crew involved in community service in what was the second recent act of violence targeting churches in one of Mexico’s largest and most traditionally Catholic cities.
The first four Masses in Lent serve as a general introduction to Lent. They describe the essentials of a Lenten program. This Mass is concerned with fasting and teaches us what true fasting is. The Opening Prayer of today’s Mass asks God to guide the Lenten penance we have begun.