Fifth Sunday in Lent

Isaiah 43.16-21; Philippians 3.8-14; John 8.1-11 Strong words come from Saint Paul in today’s second reading. He reveals in no uncertain terms that life in Christ is our goal. Everything else, he maintains, is “rubbish.” Junk. Trash. Garbage. Is that true? Is...

Second Sunday Of Lent

Genesis 15.5-12, 17-18; Philippians 3.17-4.1; Luke 9.28b-36 In today’s second reading we learn that one of Saint Paul’s principles of Christian living is to watch and imitate other followers of Christ. There is a pattern for Christian living that Saint Paul wants...

First Sunday in Lent

Deuteronomy 26.4-10;Romans 10.8-13; Luke 4.1-13 – The second reading from Saint Paul to the Romans is a favorite of those involved in the ministry of evangelization. There are no “secret” disciples of the Lord. Those who exercise good stewardship of their faith...