THE LIFE OF SACRIFICE

Wednesday of the Second Week of Lent, March 15, 2017 1st Reading: Book of Jeremiah 18:18-20. The people of Judah and the citizens of Jerusalem said, “Come, let us contrive a plot against Jeremiah. It will not mean the loss of instruction from the priests, nor of counsel from the wise, nor of messages from … [Read more…]

THE EXALTATION OF THE HUMBLE OF HEART

Tuesday of the Second Week of Lent, March 14, 2017. 1st Reading: Isaiah 1:10, 16-20 Hear the word of the LORD, princes of Sodom!Listen to the instruction of our God, people of Gomorrah! Wash yourselves clean! Put away your misdeeds from before my eyes; cease doing evil; learn to do good. Make justice your aim: … [Read more…]

JUDGING THE ACTIONS, NOT THE HEART

Readings for Monday of the Second Week of Lent , March 13, 2017 1st Reading: Book of Daniel 9:4b-10. “Lord, great and awesome God, you who keep your merciful covenant toward those who love you and observe your commandments! We have sinned, been wicked and done evil; we have rebelled and departed from your commandments … [Read more…]