Holy Gospel: March 22 "Just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the desert, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, so that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life." (John 3: 14-21)
Holy Gospel: April 1, 2011 "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength." (Mark 12:28-34)
Holy Gospel: March 19 "Did you not know that I must be in my Father's house?" (Luke 2: 41-51a)
Blessed Is He Who Does Not Fall Away... Many times in our lives, God throws us a curve ball. How are we to respond so that we hit a home run, rather than strike out?
God’s Way, Not Our Way When you don't understand the stumbling block that is in your path, when you don't know where to turn, remember God is there and touches your life in ways you don't recognize at first but later on it all makes sense.
Thirst What makes you thirsty? What does one of Jesus "Seven Last Words" have to do with you and your everyday life?
Holy Gospel: March 18 "Woever breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do so will be called least in the Kingdom of heaven." (Matthew 5: 17-19)
God, the Merciful King Challenge: Think of someone who has offended you and say a prayer asking God to help you forgive this person.
Accepting Christ Challenge: Look for a moment during the day to welcome Christ’s teaching into your life.
Purify Us, Lord! Challenge: Weigh what is first in your life against what it ought to be, according to God’s will. Then, take a specific step to reestablish the proper order.
Grateful for His Mercy Challenge: Say a heartfelt act of contrition, relishing God's love and mercy.