Mar. 27 Friday of the Fifth Week of Lent, Weekday
It is one week before Good Friday. Today’s Mass is a further reminder of how hatred against Christ escalated in those final days before Holy Week. Fridays of Lent have […]
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Mar. 26 Thursday of the Fifth Week of Lent, Weekday
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 […]
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Mar. 25 Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord, Solemnity
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 […]
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Mar. 24 Tuesday of the Fifth Week of Lent, Weekday
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 […]
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Mar. 23 Monday of the Fifth Week of Lent; Opt. Mem. of St. Turibius of Mogrovejo, Bishop, Opt. Mem.
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 […]
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Mar. 22 Fifth Sunday of Lent, Sunday
From the Gospel of the Fifth Sunday of Lent, Year A: Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died. But even now […]
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Mar. 21 Saturday in the Fourth Week of Lent, Weekday
Saturday of the Fourth Week of Lent in the early ages of Christianity, was called Sitientes, taken from the first word of the original Introit of the Mass meaning “Thirsting.” […]
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Mar. 20 Friday of the Fourth Week of Lent, Weekday
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 […]
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Mar. 19 Solemnity of St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Solemnity
The Church celebrates the Solemnity St. Joseph, the spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the foster-father of Jesus. St. Joseph was probably born in Bethlehem and probably died in […]
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Mar. 18 Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Lent; Opt. Mem. St. Cyril of Jerusalem, Bishop, Opt. Mem.
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 […]