We belong to Christ ❤️‍🔥

In the Gospel Sunday, we heard Jesus call Judas His friend, knowing that he will betray Him. Fr. Miguel reminds us that this is a Gospel challenge — to see our enemies as Christ does and to pray for them.

As we journey to His Cross, death, and resurrection this week, may we say the words He spoke in the garden: “Not my will, but Your will be done”

Readings -

Gospel: Matthew 21:1-11

First Reading: Isaiah 50:4-7

Psalm: Psalm 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24

Second Reading: Philippians 2:6-11

Gospel: Matthew 26:14—27:66

Can these bones come to life?

God is working on a deeper level than we often realize — He is preparing us to be ready for where He guides us.

This last week of Lent before Holy Week, let us take the leap of faith and surrender fully to Him so His will may be done as we continue to journey to the Cross.

Readings -

First Reading: Ezekiel 37:12–14

Psalm: Psalm 130:1–2, 3–4, 5–6, 7–8

Second Reading: Romans 8:8–11

Gospel: John 11:1–45

We are kindred spirits with the man born blind

Throughout Lent, we have gone from the Temptation of Christ, His Transfuguration, the encounter with the woman at the well, and now the man born blind.

This past Sunday reminds us that regardless of our past and our sins, Jesus does not stray from us; instead He draws closer to us so we may encounter His love and mercy.

As we journey closer to Easter, consider reflecting on where you have wondered back into darkness and come experience His life giving Light in the sacrament of confession. He seeks us, calling out to us in the darkness to heal us.

This week, we offer confessions Tuesday evening 6-7pm, Thursday evening 6-7pm, and Saturday afternoon from 2:30-3:30pm. Check out our Holy Week at STA post for extra Lenten confession times during Holy Week.

Readings:

First Reading - 1 Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a

Psalm - Psalm 23: 1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6

Second Reading - Ephesians 5:8-14

Gospel - John 9:1-41