Friday of the First Week of Lent, March 10, 2017. 1st Reading: Book of Ezekiel 18:21-28. Thus says the Lord GOD: If the wicked man turns away from all the sins he committed, if he keeps all my statutes and does what is right and just, he shall surely live, he shall not die. None … [Read more…]
“So treat others the way you would like them to treat you” Mt. 7:12. “When you sincerely seek me you will find me; and when you search for me with all your heart I will let you find me” Jer. 29:13-14. Yesterday wasn’t easy for me, it was tough but I have my mind made … [Read more…]
Thursday of the First Week of Lent, March 09, 2017, 1st Reading: Esther C:12.14-16.23-25. Queen Esther, seized with mortal anguish, had recourse to the LORD. She lay prostrate upon the ground, together with her handmaids, from morning until evening, and said: ”God of Abraham, God of Isaac, and God of Jacob, blessed are you. Help … [Read more…]
“I am the way, the truth and the life” (Jn.14:6). So, “Come follow me!” (Mt. 4:19); “Take up your cross and follow me” (16:24) – “every day” (Lk. 9:23); “Come now, let us go” (Jn. 14:31). Jesus is calling. The invitation is clear, clearer in my head and more in my heart than I could … [Read more…]
Wednesday of the First Week of Lent, March 08, 2017. 1st Reading: Book of Jonah 3:1-10. The word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time: “Set out for the great city of Nineveh, and announce to it the message that I will tell you.” So Jonah made ready and went to Nineveh, according … [Read more…]