Saturday, March 25, 2017, the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord. 1st Reading: Isaiah 7:10-14; 8:10 The LORD spoke to Ahaz, saying: Ask for a sign from the LORD, your God; let it be deep as the nether world, or high as the sky! But Ahaz answered, “I will not ask! I will not … [Read more…]
Friday of the Third Week of Lent, March 24, 2017 1st Reading: Hosea 14:2-10 Thus says the LORD: Return, O Israel, to the LORD, your God; you have collapsed through your guilt.Take with you words, and return to the LORD; Say to him, “Forgive all iniquity, and receive what is good, that we may render … [Read more…]
“I do not take pleasure in the death of anyone, says the Lord God” (Ezekiel 18:32). Has it ever occurred to you that the father was more prodigal than the sons? Yes he was. His sincere and generous love made it so. So strong a love that he had to embrace, kissed the younger irrespective … [Read more…]
Thursday of the Third Week of Lent, March 23, 2017. 1st Reading: Jeremiah 7:23-28 Thus says the LORD: This is what I commanded my people: Listen to my voice; then I will be your God and you shall be my people. Walk in all the ways that I command you, so that you may prosper. … [Read more…]
“… look, I have slaved for you all these years. Never have I disobeyed your orders. Yet you have never given me even a young goat to celebrate with my friends” v.29. “… after squandering your property with harlots, you killed the fattened calf” v.30. What do you think, whom amongst the two sons was … [Read more…]