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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 […]

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Mar. 17 Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Lent; Opt. Mem. of St. Patrick, Bishop & Confessor (Solemnity: AUS, IRE; Feast: NZ, Scot., Wales), Opt. Mem.

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 […]

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Mar. 16 Monday of the Fourth Week of Lent, Weekday

During the next two weeks the Gospel for each Lenten weekday Mass is from St. John. We shall read, day after day, about the growing hostility against Jesus that climaxed […]

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