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March 15, 2026

FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT – SIGHT

FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT: SIGHT  What is LAETARE SUNDAY? Laetare Sunday is the Fourth Sunday of Lent. So even though Lent is normally a serious and […]
March 14, 2026

Day Twenty-Two of Lent – “Behold, Your King!”

REFLECTION AND PRAYER Day Twenty-Two of Lent “Behold, Your King!” Consequently, Pilate tried to release him; but the Jews cried out, “If you release him, you […]
March 13, 2026

Day Twenty-One of Lent – The Scourging and Mockery

REFLECTION AND PRAYER Day Twenty-One of Lent The Scourging and Mockery Then he released Barabbas to them, but after he had Jesus scourged, he handed him […]
March 12, 2026

Day Twenty of Lent – The Innocence of the Lamb of God

REFLECTION ÀND PRAYER Day Twenty of Lent The Innocence of the Lamb of God So the band of soldiers, the tribune, and the Jewish guards seized […]
March 11, 2026

Day Nineteen of Lent – The Agony in the Garden

REFLECTION AND PRAYER Day Nineteen of Lent The Agony in the Garden “My soul is sorrowful even to death. Remain here and keep watch with me.” […]
March 10, 2026

Day Eighteen of Lent – “This is My Body…This is My Blood”

REFLECTION AND PRAYER Day Eighteen of Lent “This is My Body…This is My Blood” While they were eating, Jesus took bread, said the blessing, broke it, […]
March 9, 2026

Day Seventeen of Lent – Entering into Jerusalem

REFLECTION AND PRAYER Day Seventeen of Lent Entering into Jerusalem The very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the […]
March 8, 2026

Third Sunday in Lent – Living Water

REFLECTION AND PRAYER Third Sunday in Lent – Living Water Today’s Gospel reading (John 4:5–42) is the touching and tender story of the Woman at the […]
March 7, 2026

Day Sixteen of Lent – The Greatest of Miracles

REFLECTION AND PRAYER Day Sixteen of Lent The Greatest of Miracles [Jesus] said, “Do not weep any longer, for she is not dead, but sleeping.” And […]
March 6, 2026

Day Fifteen of Lent – Hearing and Observing the Word of God

REFLECTION AND PRAYER Day Fifteen of Lent Hearing and Observing the Word of God While he was speaking, a woman from the crowd called out and […]
March 5, 2026

Day Fourteen of Lent – “Do Whatever He Tells You”

REFLECTION AND PRAYER Day Fourteen of Lent “Do Whatever He Tells You” When the wine ran short, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have […]
March 4, 2026

Day Thirteen of Lent – A Mother’s Ponderings

REFLECTION AND PRAYER Day Thirteen of Lent A Mother’s Ponderings When his parents saw him, they were astonished, and his mother said to him, “Son, why […]
March 3, 2026

Day Twelve of Lent – A Shared Suffering

REFLECTION AND PRAYER Day Twelve of Lent A Shared Suffering When Herod realized that he had been deceived by the magi, he became furious. He ordered […]
March 2, 2026

Day Eleven of Lent – Living in Exile

REFLECTION AND PRAYER Day Eleven of Lent Living in Exile Behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Rise, take […]
March 1, 2026

SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT – CONTRAST

REFLECTION AND PRAYER Second Sunday in Lent: Contrast The Gospel for today’s Mass presents us with the Transfiguration of our Lord, which took place on a […]
February 28, 2026

Day Ten of Lent – The Sword of Sorrow

REFLECTION AND PRAYER Day Ten of Lent The Sword of Sorrow Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is destined for […]
February 27, 2026

Day Nine of Lent – Unwelcomed by the World

REFLECTION AND PRAYER Day Nine of Lent Unwelcomed by the World While they were there, the time came for her to have her child, and she […]
February 26, 2026

Day Eight of Lent – Fidelity in All Things

REFLECTION AND PRAYER Day Eight of Lent Fidelity in All Things Mary remained with [Elizabeth] about three months and then returned to her home. Luke 1:56 […]
February 25, 2026

Day Seven of Lent – A Lowly Servant of the Lord

REFLECTION AND PRAYER Day Seven of Lent A Lowly Servant of the Lord “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God […]
February 24, 2026

Day Six of Lent – A Leap of Joy Remembered

REFLECTION AND PRAYER Day Six of Lent A Leap of Joy Remembered When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the infant leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth, filled […]

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