tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82282601494963621532012-02-01T02:04:44.946-08:00Lenten JourneyDaily Readings and Reflections for Lent 2011Willyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16602957359340467783noreply@blogger.comBlogger1431100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-9915882786714799772012-02-01T02:04:00.001-08:002012-02-01T02:04:45.005-08:00Daily Mass Readings from the New American Bible h1 a:hover {background-color:#888;color:#fff ! important;} div#emailbody table#itemcontentlist tr td div ul { list-style-type:square; padding-left:1em; } div#emailbody table#itemcontentlist tr td div blockquote Willyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16602957359340467783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-37611231298238468332011-12-29T02:09:00.001-08:002011-12-29T02:09:30.320-08:00Daily Mass Readings from the New American Bible h1 a:hover {background-color:#888;color:#fff ! important;} div#emailbody table#itemcontentlist tr td div ul { list-style-type:square; padding-left:1em; } div#emailbody table#itemcontentlist tr td div blockquote Willyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16602957359340467783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-51205377363089127842011-11-29T02:26:00.001-08:002011-11-29T02:26:24.967-08:00Daily Mass Readings from the New American Bible h1 a:hover {background-color:#888;color:#fff ! 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important;} div#emailbody table#itemcontentlist tr td div ul { list-style-type:square; padding-left:1em; } div#emailbody table#itemcontentlist tr td div blockquote Willyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16602957359340467783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-50273004236799177242011-04-01T14:00:00.000-07:002011-04-01T14:00:50.581-07:00Friday Third Week of LentDaily Readings for Lent
Today's readings: April 1, 2011
First Reading: Hos 14:2-10 ;
Responsorial Psalm: Ps 81:6c-8a, 8bc-9, 10-11ab, 14 and 17 ;
Gospel: Mk 12:28-34 ;
And here's an audio file and a video of a priest offering reflections.
I am off on a short retreat this week. Please say lots of prayers for you and yours, and the world.Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-87855969662908767432011-03-31T13:53:00.000-07:002011-04-01T13:57:01.399-07:00Thursday Third Week of LentDaily Readings for Lent
Today's readings: March 31, 2011
First Reading: Jer 7:23-28
Responsorial Psalm: Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9 ;
Gospel: Lk 11:14-23 ;
And here's an audio file and a video of a priest offering reflections.
I am off on a short retreat this week. Please say lots of prayers for you and yours, and the world.Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-1452529756139621872011-03-30T13:46:00.000-07:002011-04-01T13:52:35.836-07:00Wednesday Third Week of LentDaily Readings for Lent
Today's readings: March 30, 2011
First Reading: Dt 4:1, 5-9
Responsorial Psalm: Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20 ;
Gospel: Mt 5:17-19 ;
And here's an audio file and a video of a priest offering reflections.
I am off on a short retreat this week. Please say lots of prayers for you and yours, and the world.Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-37528539858482510132011-03-29T12:41:00.000-07:002011-04-01T13:53:24.929-07:00Tuesday Third Week of LentDaily Readings for Lent
Today's readings: March 29, 2011
First Reading: Dn 3: 25, 34-43
Responsorial Psalm: Ps 25: 4, 5ab, 6-7bc, 3,4 ;
Gospel: Mt 18:21-35 ;
And here's an audio file and a video of a priest offering reflections.
I am off on a short retreat this week. Please say lots of prayers for you and yours, and the world.Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-16794201878766868082011-03-28T12:35:00.000-07:002011-04-01T13:53:02.798-07:00Monday Third Week of LentDaily Readings for Lent
Today's readings: March 28, 2011
First Reading: 2Kings 5:1-15ab
Responsorial Psalm: Ps 42: 2, 3, 43: 3,4 ;
Gospel: Lk 4: 24-30 ;
And here's an audio file and a video of a priest offering reflections.
I am off on a short retreat this week. Please say lots of prayers for you and yours, and the world.Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-47266091576174566972011-03-27T12:14:00.000-07:002011-03-27T12:14:47.186-07:00Third Sunday in LentDaily Readings for Lent
Today's readings: March 27, 2011
First Reading: Ex 17:3-7
Responsorial Psalm: Ps 95:1-2, 16-7, 8-9;
Second Reading: Rom 5: 1,2 5-8 ;
Gospel: Jn 5: 5-42 ;
And here's an audio file and a video of a priest offering reflections.
Here's today's Gospel reading from John, chapter 4.
Jesus came to a town of Samaria called Sychar,
near the plot of land that Jacob had Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-85962283966749677612011-03-26T10:11:00.000-07:002011-03-26T10:11:24.334-07:00Saturday Secons Week of LentDaily Readings for Lent
Today's readings: March 26, 2011
First Reading: Mi 17:14-15, 18-20 ;
Responsorial Psalm: Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-12 ;
Gospel: Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 ;
And here's an audio file and a video of a priest offering reflections.
Today's Gospel reading offers the familiar story of the Prodigal Son. Yes, I know. You have heard it before. Now, I ask you to hear it for the Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-82770609799396274142011-03-25T07:52:00.000-07:002011-03-25T07:52:05.430-07:00Solemnity of the Annunciation of the LordDaily Readings for Lent
Today's readings: March 25, 2011
First Reading: Is 7:10-14; 8:10
Responsorial Psalm: Ps 40:7-8a, 8b-9, 10, 11;
Second Reading: Heb 10:4-10 ;
Gospel: Luke 1:26-38 ;
And here's an audio file and a video of a priest offering reflections.
The Annunciation is one of the most important celebrations of the Catholic church. It is day set aside to reflect on the miracle of Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-59449801815550609782011-03-24T06:53:00.000-07:002011-03-24T06:53:56.625-07:00Thursday Second Week of LentDaily Readings for Lent
Today's readings: March 24, 2011
First Reading: Jer 17:5-10 ;
Responsorial Psalm: Ps 1:1-2, 3,4, 6 ;
Gospel: Luke 16:19-31 ;
And here's an audio file and a video of a priest offering reflections.
Today's word begins with Jeremiah, encouraging us to place our faith and trust in God and not men. It only takes a little bit of living to realize this is good advice. GodJoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-39030144305458763642011-03-23T12:50:00.000-07:002011-03-24T06:33:13.866-07:00Wednesday Second Week of LentDaily Readings for Lent
Today's readings: March 23, 2011
First Reading: Jer 18: 18-20
Responsorial Psalm: Ps 31:5-6, 14, 15-16 ;
Gospel: Mt 20:17-28 ;
And here's an audio file and a video of a priest offering reflections.
Today's Gospel reading:
As Jesus was going up to Jerusalem,
he took the Twelve disciples aside by themselves,
and said to them on the way,
“Behold, we are going Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-80008773237547222382011-03-22T05:47:00.000-07:002011-03-22T05:47:43.597-07:00Tuesday, Second Week of LentDaily Readings for Lent
Today's readings: March 22, 2011
First Reading: Is 1:10, 16-20
Responsorial Psalm: Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21 and 23 ;
Gospel: Mt 23:1-12 ;
And here's an audio file and a video of a priest offering reflections.
Jesus tells His followers that they need to listen to the scribes and pharisees because they do know and understand the law. But they are not to follow their Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-8941470194843929612011-03-21T08:03:00.000-07:002011-03-21T08:03:18.718-07:00Monday, Second Week of LentDaily Readings for Lent
Today's readings: March 21, 2011
First Reading: Dn 9:4b-10
Responsorial Psalm: Ps 79:8, 9, 11 and 13 ;
Gospel: Lk 6:36-38 ;
And here's an audio file and a video of a priest offering reflections.
So when we stand before God, how will be judged? What criteria will be used in deciding whether or not we will join the sheep? or the goats? Today's readings spell it outJoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-37257663830756074022011-03-21T07:56:00.000-07:002011-03-21T07:56:51.753-07:00Second Sunday of LentDaily Readings for Lent
Today's readings: March 20, 2011
First Reading: Gn 12:1-4a
Responsorial Psalm: Ps 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22;
Second Reading: 2 Tm 1:8b-10 ;
Gospel: Mt 17:1-9 ;
And here's an audio file and a video of a priest offering reflections.
Hooray for Sunday !!! A day of celebration and thanks. Today I had some friends over for a wonderful meal and great companionship. It is goodJoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-52089026110562387092011-03-21T07:49:00.000-07:002011-03-21T07:49:34.692-07:00Solemnity of Saint Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin MaryDaily Readings for Lent
Today's readings: March 19, 2011
First Reading: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16
Responsorial Psalm: Ps 89:2-3, 4-5, 27 and 29
Second Reading: Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22 ;
Gospel: Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a ;
And here's an audio file and a video of a priest offering reflections.
The Solemnity of Saint Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary is one of my favorite feast days. When Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-25685016527424013952011-03-21T07:39:00.000-07:002011-03-21T07:39:11.124-07:00Friday First Week of LentDaily Readings for Lent
Today's readings: March 18, 2011
First Reading: Ez 18: 21-28
Responsorial Psalm: 130: 1-8
Gospel: Matthew 5: 20-26 ;
And here's an audio file and a video of a priest offering reflections.
I regret that this year I have been especially busy and unable to find the time to write down as many reflections as I had hoped. Over the past week, lots of challenges arose Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-69456407882467365862011-03-17T10:50:00.000-07:002011-03-17T10:50:10.608-07:00Thursday First Week of LentDaily Readings for Lent
Today's readings: March 17, 2011
First Reading: Est: 12, 14-16, 23-25
Responsorial Psalm: 138: 1-2ab, 2cde-3, 7c-8
Gospel: Matthew 7:7-12 ;
And here's an audio file and a video of a priest offering reflections.
Happy St. Patrick's Day !!!!
I am just so grateful. I am grateful to be here. I am grateful to be alive. ~Saint Patrick
Today's readings offer Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-57593003271545930702011-03-17T10:37:00.000-07:002011-03-17T10:37:29.670-07:00Wednesday First Week of LentDaily Readings for Lent
Today's readings: March 16, 2011
First Reading: Jn 3:1-10
Responsorial Psalm: 51: 3-4, 12-13, 18-19
Gospel: Luke 11: 29-32 ;
And here's an audio file and a video of a priest offering reflections.
As I reflect on these words, I am reminded of the link between listening and humility. We all know the frustration of trying to share something important with a companion Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-91421898722622278222011-03-15T13:08:00.000-07:002011-03-17T10:24:30.068-07:00Tuesday of the First Week of LentDaily Readings for Lent
Today's readings: March 15, 2011
First Reading: Is 55:10-11
Responsorial Psalm: 34: 4-5, 6-7, 17-18, 18-19
Gospel: Matthew 6:7-15 ;
And here's an audio file and a video of a priest offering reflections.
The Lord's Prayer may be committed to memory quickly, but it is slowly learnt by heart.~Frederick Denison Maurice
Today's Gospel reading from Matthew offers what Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-20955761893316253452011-03-14T13:13:00.000-07:002011-03-15T13:17:11.180-07:00Monday, First Week of LentDaily Readings for Lent
Today's readings: March 14, 2011
First Reading: Lv: 1-2, 11-18
Responsorial Psalm: 19: 8, 9,10, 15
Gospel: Matthew 25: 31-46 ;
And here's an audio file and a video of a priest offering reflections.
Here's today's Gospel reading. There's much to consider but the basic message seems to be that we are asked to love each other, just like Jesus loved us. Especially thoseJoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-31370932087356763952011-03-14T09:01:00.000-07:002011-03-14T09:01:22.135-07:00First Sunday of LentDaily Readings for Lent
Today's readings: March 13, 2011
First Reading: Gn: 2:7-9; 3: 1-7
Responsorial Psalm: Ps 51: 3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 17 ;
Second Reading: Rom 5: 12-19 ;
Gospel: Matthew 4: 1-11 ;
And here's an audio file and a video of a priest offering reflections.
Last full day of enjoying the company of an old friend. Please say a prayer for me.Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-38873188374264567302011-03-14T08:47:00.001-07:002011-03-14T09:17:17.244-07:00Saturday after Ash WednesdayDaily Readings: IS 58: 1-9a Responsorial Psalm: PS 86: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6
Gospel: Luke 5: 27-32 Audio / Video Reflections
I am busy entertaining a wonderful friend this weekend so I will not be adding any reflections. But rest assured, you are in my prayers.Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-14525000839432279382011-03-14T08:47:00.000-07:002011-03-14T08:47:07.170-07:00Friday After Ash WednesdayDaily Readings: IS 58: 9b-14 Responsorial Psalm: PS 51 3,4, 5-6ab, 18-19
Gospel: Matthew 9: 14-15 Audio / Video Reflections
I am busy entertaining a wonderful friend this weekend so I will not be adding any reflections. But rest assured, you are in my prayers.Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-33136673318087037892011-03-10T07:51:00.000-08:002011-03-10T07:53:43.939-08:00Thursday After Ash WednesdayDaily Readings:
First Reading: Dt 30:15-20 Responsorial Psalm: 1: 1-2, 3,4, 6
Gospel: Luke 9: 22-25
AUDIO ~~ VIDEO Reflections
If anyone wishes to come after me, he must deny himself
and take up his cross daily and follow me.
This is the message of the day, and indeed every day for all Christians. On the face of it, it sounds harsh to many. How many prayers begin with a request to take Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-91570751286627648742011-03-09T14:40:00.000-08:002011-03-09T14:40:32.076-08:00Ash WednesdayToday's Readings for Ash Wednesday, March 9, 2011 (text) (audio) & reflections.
Basic Rules for Lent
Lent is a time for more prayer and almsgiving. Fasting and abstinence. Fasting obliges all Catholics, age 18 through 59, to refrain from eating between meals and to limit their eating to one full meal and two lighter meals a day. And abstinence, which obliges those 14 years of age and older not Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-11531877151732894392011-02-26T02:14:00.000-08:002011-02-26T02:15:00.723-08:00Daily Mass Readings from the New American Bible h1 a:hover {background-color:#888;color:#fff ! important;} div#emailbody table#itemcontentlist tr td div ul { list-style-type:square; padding-left:1em; } div#emailbody table#itemcontentlist tr td div blockquote Willyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16602957359340467783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-75539887658459072642011-01-27T02:07:00.001-08:002011-01-27T02:07:05.856-08:00Daily Mass Readings from the New American Bible h1 a:hover {background-color:#888;color:#fff ! important;} div#emailbody table#itemcontentlist tr td div ul { list-style-type:square; padding-left:1em; } div#emailbody table#itemcontentlist tr td div blockquote Willyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16602957359340467783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-41505946778967401702010-04-09T07:32:00.000-07:002010-05-13T12:55:15.934-07:00Ahhh the Octave of EasterDaily Readings - can be found each and every day.
Right Here - at: http://www.usccb.org/nab/
In the Catholic faith, Easter is so massive and wonderful - it cannot be contained in a day. It must last at least a week. And what a week it has been! I hope to add one more song... and call it a year. See ya next year. So, please - say a prayer for me, that it is a song that bring God great gloryJoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-75076039082225052822010-04-04T07:26:00.000-07:002010-04-04T07:26:49.542-07:00Easter Sunday The Resurrection of the LordDaily Readings for Lent
Today's readings: April 4, 2010
First Reading: Acts 10:34a, 37-43;
Responsorial Psalm: Ps 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6 ;
Second Reading: Col 3:1-4 or I Cor 5:6b-8;
Gospel: Jn 20:1-9 or Lk 24:1-12 or Lk 24:13-35 ;
And here's an audio file and a video of a priest offering reflections.
First Reading Acts 10:34a, 37-43
Peter proceeded to speak and said:
“You know what has Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-31803892908085538452010-04-03T00:34:00.000-07:002010-04-03T04:11:13.071-07:00The Resurrection of the Lord At the Easter Vigil in the Holy Night of EasterDaily Readings for Lent
Today's readings: April 3, 2010
First Reading: Gn:1:1—2:2 or 1:1, 26-31a ;
Responsorial Psalm: Ps 104:1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35 ;
Second Reading: Gn: 22:1-18 or 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18;
Responsorial Psalm 2: Ps 16:5, 8, 9-10, 11 ;
Third Reading: Ex 14:15—15:1 ;
Responsorial Psalm 3: Ex 15:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 17-18 ;
Fourth Reading: Is 54:5-14;
ResponsorialJoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-29801018628431289232010-04-02T00:13:00.000-07:002010-04-02T00:13:00.308-07:00Good Friday of the Lord's passionDaily Readings for Lent
Today's readings: April 2, 2010
First Reading: Is 52:13—53:12 ;Responsorial Psalm: Ps 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25 ;Second Reading: Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9;
Gospel: Jn 18:1—19:42 ;
And here's an audio file and a video of a priest offering reflections.
First Reading: Is 52:13—53:12 ;
See, my servant shall prosper,he shall be raised high andJoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-25228060183136086642010-04-01T00:25:00.000-07:002010-04-01T00:25:00.400-07:00Holy Thursday - Evening Mass of the Lord's SupperDaily Readings for Lent
Today's readings: April 1, 2010
First Reading: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14;
Responsorial Psalm: Ps 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18 ;Second Reading: 1 Cor 11:23-26;
Gospel: Jn 13:1-15 ;
And here's an audio file and a video of a priest offering reflections.
First Reading: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14 ;
The LORD said to Moses and Aaron in the land of Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-80554284373266156412010-03-31T00:19:00.000-07:002010-03-31T05:51:37.803-07:00Wednesday of Holy WeekDaily Readings for Lent
Today's readings: March 31, 2010
First Reading: Is 50:4-9a;
Responsorial Psalm: 69:8-10, 21-22, 31 and 33-34 ;
Gospel: Mt 26:14-25 ;
And here's an audio file and a video of a priest offering reflections.
First Reading: Is 50:4-9a ;
The Lord GOD has given me
a well-trained tongue,
That I might know how to speak to the weary
a word that will Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-49796060076366317382010-03-30T00:18:00.000-07:002010-03-30T10:51:33.277-07:00Tuesday of Holy WeekDaily Readings for Lent
Today's readings: March 30, 2010
First Reading: Is 49:1-6;
Responsorial Psalm: 71:1-2, 3-4a, 5ab-6ab, 15 and 17 ;
Gospel: Jn 13:21-33, 36-38 ;
And here's an audio file and a video of a priest offering reflections.
First Reading: Is 49:1-6 ;
Hear me, O islands,
listen, O distant peoples.
The Lord called me from birth,
from my mother’s womb he Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-54197296271920352542010-03-29T00:16:00.000-07:002010-03-29T05:17:23.283-07:00Monday of Holy WeekDaily Readings for Lent
Today's readings: March 29, 2010
First Reading: Is 42:1-7;
Responsorial Psalm: 27:1, 2, 3, 13-14 ;
Gospel: Jn 8:12-20 ;
And here's an audio file and a video of a priest offering reflections.
First Reading: Is 42:1-7 ;
Here is my servant whom I uphold,
my chosen one with whom I am pleased,
Upon whom I have put my Spirit;
he shall bring forth Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-5398379131916389582010-03-28T00:19:00.000-07:002010-03-28T06:42:25.483-07:00Palm Sunday of the Lord’s PassionDaily Readings for Lent
Today's readings: March 28, 2010
First Reading: Is 50:4-7;
Responsorial Psalm: Ps 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24 ;
Second Reading: Phil 2:6-11;
Gospel: Lk 22:14—23:56 or 23:1-49 ;
And here's an audio file and a video of a priest offering reflections.
At the Procession: Lk 19:28-40
Jesus proceeded on his journey up to Jerusalem.
As he drew near to Bethphage Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-80940230909991293792010-03-27T00:16:00.000-07:002010-03-27T00:16:00.156-07:00Saturday Fifth Week of LentDaily Readings for Lent
Today's readings: March 27, 2010
First Reading: Ez 37:21-28;
Responsorial Psalm: Jeremiah 31:10, 11-12abcd ;
Gospel: Jn 11:45-56 ;
And here's an audio file and a video of a priest offering reflections.
First Reading: Ez 37:21-28 ;
Thus says the Lord GOD:
I will take the children of Israel from among the nations
to which they have come,
and Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-27055754440027002752010-03-26T00:19:00.000-07:002010-03-26T02:23:49.627-07:00Friday Fifth Week of LentDaily Readings for Lent
Today's readings: March 26, 2010
First Reading: Jer 20:10-13;
Responsorial Psalm: 18:2-3a, 3bc-4, 5-6, 7 ;
Gospel: Jn 8:12-20 ;
And here's an audio file and a video of a priest offering reflections.
First Reading: Jer 20:10-13 ;
I hear the whisperings of many:
“Terror on every side!
Denounce! let us denounce him!”
All those who were my friends
Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-440746012509329032010-03-25T00:18:00.001-07:002010-03-26T08:01:25.166-07:00Solemnity of the Annunciation of the LordDaily Readings for Lent
Today's readings: March 25, 2010
First Reading: Is 7:10-14; 8:10;
Responsorial Psalm: 40:7-8a, 8b-9, 10, 11 ;
Second Reading: Heb 10:4-10; Gospel: Lk 1:26-38 ;
And here's an audio file and a video of a priest offering reflections.
First Reading: Is 7:10-14; 8:10 ;
The Lord spoke to Ahaz, saying:
Ask for a sign from the Lord, your God;
let it be Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-40269771846934426292010-03-24T00:36:00.000-07:002010-03-24T01:08:54.995-07:00Wednesday Fifth Week of LentDaily Readings for Lent
Today's readings: March 24, 2010
First Reading: Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95;
Responsorial Psalm: 102:2-3, 16-18, 19-21 ;
Gospel: Jn 8:12-20 ;
And here's an audio file and a video of a priest offering reflections.
First Reading: Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95 ;
King Nebuchadnezzar said:
“Is it true, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego,
that you will not serve my Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-21489666123217361792010-03-23T00:23:00.000-07:002010-03-23T00:23:00.361-07:00Tuesday Fifth Week of LentDaily Readings for Lent
Today's readings: March 22, 2010
First Reading: Nm 21:4-9;
Responsorial Psalm: 102:2-3, 16-18, 19-21 ;
Gospel: Jn 8:12-20 ;
And here's an audio file and a video of a priest offering reflections.
First Reading: Jn 8:21-30 ;
From Mount Hor the children of Israel set out on the Red Sea road,
to bypass the land of Edom.
But with their patience worn out Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-16235169270597573532010-03-22T00:13:00.000-07:002010-03-25T21:55:25.169-07:00Monday Fifth Week of LentDaily Readings for Lent
Today's readings: March 22, 2010
First Reading: Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 or 13:41c-62;
Responsorial Psalm: 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 ;
Gospel: Jn 8:12-20 ;
And here's an audio file and a video of a priest offering reflections.
First Reading: Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 or 13:41c-62 ;
In Babylon there lived a man named Joakim,
who married a very Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-62399061168137617042010-03-21T00:18:00.000-07:002010-03-21T00:18:00.783-07:00Fifth Sunday of LentDaily Readings for Lent
Today's readings: March 21, 2010
First Reading: Is 43:16-21;
Responsorial Psalm: Ps 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6 ;
Second Reading: Phil 3:8-14;
Gospel: Jn 8:1-11 ;
And here's an audio file and a video of a priest offering reflections.
First Reading Is 43:16-21
Thus says the LORD,
who opens a way in the sea
and a path in the mighty waters,
who leads out chariots and Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-84185438648759064762010-03-20T00:18:00.000-07:002010-03-20T00:18:00.606-07:00Saturday Fourth Week of LentDaily Readings for Lent
Today's readings: March 20, 2010
First Reading: Jer 11:18-20;
Responsorial Psalm: 7:2-3, 9bc-10, 11-12 ;
Gospel: Jn 7:40-53 ;
And here's an audio file and a video of a priest offering reflections.
First Reading: Jer 11:18-20
I knew their plot because the LORD informed me;
at that time you, O LORD, showed me their doings. Yet I, like a trusting lamb led Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-56290204402130552472010-03-19T00:18:00.000-07:002010-03-26T07:54:18.240-07:00Solemnity of Saint Joseph, Husband of the Blessed Virgin MaryDaily Readings for Lent
Today's readings: March 19, 2010
First Reading: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16;
Responsorial Psalm: Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22 ;
Second Reading: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16;
Gospel: Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a ;
And here's an audio file and a video of a priest offering reflections.
First Reading: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16
The Lord spoke to Nathan and said:
“Go, tellJoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-33473878634103606922010-03-18T00:25:00.000-07:002010-03-18T00:25:00.263-07:00Thursday Fourth Week of LentDaily Readings for Lent
Today's readings: March 18, 2010
First Reading: Ex 32:7-14;
Responsorial Psalm: 106:19-20, 21-22, 23 ;
Gospel: Jn 5:31-47 ;
And here's an audio file and a video of a priest offering reflections.
First Reading: Ex 32:7-14
The LORD said to Moses,
“Go down at once to your people
whom you brought out of the land of Egypt,
for they have become depraved.
They have Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-90525879205601702192010-03-17T00:27:00.000-07:002010-03-17T06:46:50.111-07:00Wednesday Fourth Week of LentDaily Readings for Lent
Today's readings: March 17, 2010
First Reading: Is 49:8-15;
Responsorial Psalm: 145:8-9, 13cd-14, 17-18 ;
Gospel: Jn 5:17-30 ;
And here's an audio file and a video of a priest offering reflections.
First Reading: Is 49:8-15
Thus says the LORD:
In a time of favor I answer you,
on the day of salvation I help you;
and I have kept you and given you as a covenant toJoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-15583416408997168762010-03-16T00:25:00.000-07:002010-03-17T10:06:07.815-07:00Tuesday, Fourth Week of LentDaily Readings for Lent
Today's readings: March 16, 2010
First Reading: Ez 47:1-9, 12;
Responsorial Psalm: 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9 ;
Gospel: Jn 5:1-16 ;
And here's an audio file and a video of a priest offering reflections.
First Reading: Ez 47:1-9, 12
The angel brought me, Ezekiel,
back to the entrance of the temple of the LORD,
and I saw water flowing out
from beneath the threshold of theJoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-17457691901107082902010-03-15T00:21:00.000-07:002010-03-15T06:03:05.729-07:00Monday, Fourth Week of LentDaily Readings for Lent
Today's readings: March 15, 2010
First Reading: Is 65:17-21;
Responsorial Psalm: 30:2 and 4, 5-6, 11-12a and 13b ;
Gospel: Jn 4:43-54 ;
And here's an audio file and a video of a priest offering reflections.
First Reading: Is 65:17-21
Thus says the LORD:
Lo, I am about to create new heavens
and a new earth;
The things of the past shall not be remembered
or come toJoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-62491011142533362722010-03-14T00:29:00.000-08:002010-03-14T06:51:19.082-07:00Sunday Fourth Week of LentDaily Readings for Lent
Today's readings: March 14, 2010
First Reading: Jos 5:9a, 10-12;
Responsorial Psalm: Ps 34: 2-3, 4-5, 6-7 ; Second Reading: 2 Cor 5:17-21;
Gospel: Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 ;
And here's an audio file and a video of a priest offering reflections.
First Reading Jos 5:9a, 10-12
The LORD said to Joshua, “Today I have removed the reproach of Egypt from you.”
While the Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-41540969833735026452010-03-13T00:22:00.000-08:002010-03-13T00:22:00.214-08:00Saturday Third Week of LentDaily Readings for Lent
Today's readings: March 13, 2010
First Reading: Hos 6:1-6;
Responsorial Psalm: 51:3-4, 18-19, 20-21ab ;
Gospel: Lk 18:9-14 ;
And here's an audio file and a video of a priest offering reflections.
First Reading: Hos 6:1-6
“Come, let us return to the LORD,
it is he who has rent, but he will heal us;
he has struck us, but he will bind our wounds.
He will revive us Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-45398556491309915212010-03-12T00:22:00.000-08:002010-03-12T07:03:36.441-08:00Friday, Third Week of LentDaily Readings for Lent
Today's readings: March 12, 2010
First Reading: Hos 14:2-10;
Responsorial Psalm: 81:6c-8a, 8bc-9, 10-11ab, 14 and 17 ;
Gospel: Mk 12:28-34 ;
And here's an audio file and a video of a priest offering reflections.
First Reading: Hos 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 Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-41671624663918344652010-03-11T00:23:00.000-08:002010-03-11T00:23:00.313-08:00Thursday, Third Week of LentDaily Readings for Lent
Today's readings: March 11, 2010
First Reading: Jer 7:23-28;
Responsorial Psalm: 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9 ;
Gospel: Lk 11:14-23 ;
And here's an audio file and a video of a priest offering reflections.
First Reading: Jer 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 Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-48064445575390455262010-03-10T00:26:00.000-08:002010-03-10T00:26:00.277-08:00Wednesday, Third Week of LentDaily Readings for Lent
Today's readings: March 10, 2010
First Reading: Dt 4:1, 5-9;
Responsorial Psalm: 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20 ;
Gospel: Mt 20:17-28 ;
And here's an audio file and a video of a priest offering reflections.
First Reading: Dt 4:1, 5-9
Moses spoke to the people and said:
“Now, Israel, hear the statutes and decrees
which I am teaching you to observe,
that you may live, and may Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-39219971836333560802010-03-09T00:22:00.000-08:002010-03-09T00:22:00.161-08:00Tuesday, Third Week of LentDaily Readings for Lent
Today's readings: March 9, 2010
First Reading: Dn 3:25, 34-43;
Responsorial Psalm: 25:4-5ab, 6 and 7bc, 8-9 ;
Gospel: Mt 18:21-35 ;
And here's an audio file and a video of a priest offering reflections.
First Reading: Dn 3:25, 34-43
Azariah stood up in the fire and prayed aloud:
“For your name’s sake, O Lord, do not deliver us up forever,
or make void your Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-16997009158061429062010-03-08T00:33:00.000-08:002010-03-08T00:33:00.448-08:00Monday, Third Week of LentDaily Readings for Lent
Today's readings: March 8, 2010
First Reading: 2 Kgs 5:1-15ab;
Responsorial Psalm: 42:2, 3; 43:3, 4 ;
Gospel: Lk 4:24-30 ;
And here's an audio file and a video of a priest offering reflections.
First Reading: 2 Kgs 5:1-15ab
Naaman, the army commander of the king of Aram,
was highly esteemed and respected by his master,
for through him the LORD had brought victory to Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-72706940184167114332010-03-07T00:23:00.000-08:002010-03-07T00:23:00.940-08:00Third Sunday of LentDaily Readings for Lent
Today's readings: March 7, 2010
First Reading: Ex 3:1-8a, 13-15;
Responsorial Psalm: Ps 103: 1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8, 11 ; Second Reading: 1 Cor 10:1-6, 10-12;
Gospel: Lk 13:1-9 ;
And here's an audio file and a video of a priest offering reflections.
First Reading Ex 3:1-8a, 13-15
Moses was tending the flock of his father-in-law Jethro,
the priest of Midian.
Leading the Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-75327352893130764302010-03-06T00:34:00.000-08:002010-03-06T00:34:00.426-08:00Saturday, Second Week of LentDaily Readings for Lent
Today's readings: March 6, 2010
First Reading: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20;
Responsorial Psalm: 103:1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-12 ;
Gospel: Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 ;
And here's an audio file and a video of a priest offering reflections.
First Reading: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20
Shepherd your people with your staff,
the flock of your inheritance,
That dwells apart in a woodland,
in the midst of Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-89454400761004885652010-03-05T00:31:00.000-08:002010-03-05T00:31:00.638-08:00Friday, Second Week of LentDaily Readings for Lent
Today's readings: March 5, 2010
First Reading: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a;
Responsorial Psalm: 105:16-17, 18-19, 20-21 ;
Gospel: Mt 21:33-43, 45-46 ;
And here's an audio file and a video of a priest offering reflections.
First Reading: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a
Israel loved Joseph best of all his sons,
for he was the child of his old age;
and he had made him aJoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-40300328617252321442010-03-04T00:32:00.000-08:002010-03-04T18:43:43.047-08:00Thursday, Second Week of LentDaily Readings for Lent
Today's readings: March 4, 2010
First Reading: Jer 17:5-10;
Responsorial Psalm: 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6 ;
Gospel: Lk 16:19-31 ;
And here's an audio file and a video of a priest offering reflections.
First Reading: Jer 17:5-10
Thus says the LORD:
Cursed is the man who trusts in human beings,
who seeks his strength in flesh,
whose heart turns away from the LORD.
He is like a Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-11250999877680737962010-03-03T00:23:00.000-08:002010-03-03T00:23:00.285-08:00Wednesday, Second Week of LentDaily Readings for Lent
Today's readings: March 3, 2010
First Reading: Jer 18:18-20;
Responsorial Psalm: 31:5-6, 14, 15-16 ;
Gospel: Mt 20:17-28 ;
And here's an audio file and a video of a priest offering reflections.
First Reading: Jer 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 Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-53748279563408080932010-03-02T00:24:00.000-08:002010-03-02T08:31:51.841-08:00Tuesday, Second Week of LentDaily Readings for Lent
Today's readings: March 2, 2010
First Reading: Is 1:10, 16-20;
Responsorial Psalm: 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21 and 23 ;
Gospel: Mt 23:1-12 ;
And here's an audio file and a video of a priest offering reflections.
First Reading: Is 1:10, 16-20
Wash yourselves clean!
Put away your misdeeds from before my eyes;
cease doing evil; learn to do good.
Make justice your aim: redress Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-11247010875699838312010-03-01T00:24:00.000-08:002010-03-01T00:24:00.111-08:00Monday, Second Week of LentDaily Readings for Lent
Today's readings: March 1, 2010
First Reading: Dn 9:4b-10;
Responsorial Psalm: 79:8, 9, 11 and 13 ;
Gospel: Lk 6:36-38 ;
And here's an audio file and a video of a priest offering reflections.
First Reading: Dn 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 Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-37536389082560617972010-02-28T00:26:00.000-08:002010-02-28T00:26:00.435-08:00Second Sunday of LentDaily Readings for Lent
Today's readings: February 28, 2010
First Reading: Gn 15:5-12, 17-18;
Responsorial Psalm: Ps 27:1, 7-8, 8-9, 13-14 ; Second Reading: Phil 3:17—4:1;
Gospel: Lk 9:28b-36 ;
And here's an audio file and a video of a priest offering reflections.
First Reading Gn 15:5-12, 17-18
The Lord God took Abram outside and said,
“Look up at the sky and count the stars, if you can.
Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-10030086347465194452010-02-27T00:26:00.000-08:002010-02-27T00:26:00.875-08:00Saturday, First Week of LentDaily Readings for Lent
Today's readings: February 26, 2010
First Reading: Dt 26:16-19;
Responsorial Psalm: 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8 ;
Gospel: Mt 5:43-48 ;
And here's an audio file and a video of a priest offering reflections.
First Reading: Dt 26:16-19
Moses spoke to the people, saying:
“This day the LORD, your God,
commands you to observe these statutes and decrees.
Be careful, then,
to observe Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-11827919079227446242010-02-26T03:34:00.000-08:002010-02-26T03:34:09.355-08:00Friday, First Week of LentDaily Readings for Lent
Today's readings: February 26, 2010
First Reading: Ez 18:21-28;
Responsorial Psalm: 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-7a, 7bc-8 ;Gospel: Mt 5:20-26 ;
And here's an audio file and a video of a priest offering reflections.
First Reading: Ez 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 Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-76978588437572195422010-02-25T00:28:00.000-08:002010-02-25T00:28:00.398-08:00Thursday, First Week of LentDaily Readings for Lent
Today's readings: February 25, 2010
First Reading: Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25;
Responsonrial Psalm: 138:1-2ab, 2cde-3, 7c-8 ;Gospel: Mt 7:7-12 ;
And here's an audio file and a video of a priest offering reflections.
First Reading: Est 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 Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-85335848172913440582010-02-24T00:23:00.000-08:002010-02-24T00:23:00.420-08:00Wednesday, First Week of LentDaily Readings
Today's readings: February 24, 2010
First Reading: Jon 3:1-10;
Responsonsorial Psalm 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19 ;
Gospel: Lk 11:29-32 ;
And here's an audio file; and a video of a priest offering reflections.
First Reading: Jon 3:1-10
Thus says the LORD:
Just as from the heavens
the rain and snow come down
And do not return there
till they have watered the earth,
making it fertile Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-16492648008835938322010-02-23T00:24:00.000-08:002010-02-23T00:24:00.564-08:00Tuesday, First Week of LentDaily Readings
Today's readings: February 23, 2010
First Reading: Is 55:10-11;
Responsonrial Psalm: 34:4-5, 6-7, 16-17, 18-19 ;Gospel: Mt 6:7-15;
And here's an audio file; and a video of a priest offering reflections.
First Reading: Is 55:10-11
Thus says the LORD:
Just as from the heavens
the rain and snow come down
And do not return there
till they have watered the earth,
making it fertileJoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-89853343291295768342010-02-22T00:28:00.000-08:002010-02-22T00:28:00.473-08:00Feast of the Chair of St. Peter, ApostleFeast of the Chair of St. Peter, Apostle
Today's readings: February 22, 2010
First Reading: 1 Pt 5:1-4;
Responsonrial Psalm: 23:1-3a, 4, 5, 6Gospel: Mt 16:13-19;
And here's an audio file; and a video of a priest offering reflections.
First Reading: 1 Pt 5:1-4
Beloved:
I exhort the presbyters among you,
as a fellow presbyter and witness to the sufferings of Christ
and one who has a share in Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-54534487845715224642010-02-21T00:30:00.000-08:002010-02-21T00:30:00.610-08:00First Sunday of LentDaily readings: February 21, 2010
First Sunday of Lent
First Reading: Dt 26:4-10;
Responsorial Psalm: Ps 91:1-2, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15 ;
Second Reading: Rom 10:8-13
Gospel: Lk 4:1-13;
And here's an audio file; and a video of a priest offering reflections.
First Reading: Dt 26:4-10;
Moses spoke to the people, saying: “The priest shall receive the basket from you and shall set it in front of theJoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-14962972730405481792010-02-20T00:26:00.000-08:002010-02-20T00:26:00.881-08:00Saturday after Ash WednesdaySaturday after Ash Wednesday
Today's readings: February 20, 2010
First Reading: Is 58:9b-14;
Responsorial Psalm: 86:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 ;
Gospel: Lk 5:27-32;
And here's an audio file; and a video of a priest offering reflections.
First Reading: Is 58:9b-14
Thus says the LORD:
If you remove from your midst oppression,
false accusation and malicious speech;
If you bestow your bread on the hungry
Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-64180147252380164532010-02-19T00:21:00.000-08:002010-02-19T00:21:00.072-08:00Friday after Ash WesnesdayToday's readings: February 19, 2010First Reading: Is 58:1-9a;Responsorial Psalm: 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 18-19 ;Gospel: Mt 9:14-15;And here's an audio file; and a video of a priest offering reflections.First Reading: Is 58:1-9aThus says the Lord GOD:Cry out full-throated and unsparingly,lift up your voice like a trumpet blast;Tell my people their wickedness,and the house of Jacob their sins.They seek me Willyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16602957359340467783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-57568239909918041882010-02-18T00:19:00.000-08:002010-02-18T00:19:00.203-08:00Thursday after Ash WednesdayToday's readings: February 18, 2010First Reading: Dt 30:15-20;Responsorial Psalm: 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6 ;Gospel: Lk 9:22-25;go to this page (for all three sections listed above on one page).And here's an audio file; and a video of a priest offering reflections.First Reading: Dt 30:15-20Moses said to the people:“Today I have set before youlife and prosperity, death and doom.If you obey the Willyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16602957359340467783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-51508593196939069862010-02-17T07:26:00.000-08:002010-02-17T11:19:16.255-08:00Ash Wednesday Feb. 17, 2010Today's readings: February 17, 2010Reading One: Joel 2:12-18;Responsorial Psalm: Ps 16:1-2a and 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11 ;Second Reading: 2 Cor 5:20—6:2 ; Gospel: Mt 28:8-15;go to this page (for all three sections listed above on one page).And here's an audio file; and a video of a priest offering reflections.First ReadingEven now, says the LORD,return to me with your whole heart,with fasting, and Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-23061782942213794162010-02-15T13:27:00.000-08:002010-02-15T13:39:19.331-08:00Lenten Journey - year TwoShe'll be coming 'round the mountain when she comes... yep, it is that time of year again, and at present, it is virtually upon us - time for Lent. In case you missed last year's winding road through many states and states of spiritual discovery, start at the beginning, which last year began on February 17, 2009 - with a William Yeats' poem, a prayer for my daughter. It remains a favorite poem, Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02546482100577100336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-32243644551330425172009-04-30T07:06:00.001-07:002009-04-30T11:01:59.967-07:00My Lenten JourneyHi good friends, strangers, brothers and sistersThe best way to read this blog is to start at the beginning, and read it in sequential order. The links to the readings for each day offered in daily mass should still work fine, though I suspect a lot of the video and audio files will no longer work as the links expire. Oh well... like I said - check the readings link one by one, and go to the Willyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16602957359340467783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-11468701796098386292009-04-14T08:04:00.000-07:002009-04-14T08:57:22.650-07:00Today's readings: April 13, 2009Reading One: Acts 2:14, 22-33;Responsorial Psalm: Ps 16:1-2a and 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11 ;Gospel: Mt 28:8-15; go to this page (for all three sections listed above on one page) And here's an audio file; & reflections (video)Well, I actually took the day off for Monday and am posting this on Tuesday. Forgive me... I forgot that Easter is such a HUGE celebration - we, as Willyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16602957359340467783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-71751498931228181982009-04-12T00:16:00.000-07:002009-04-12T00:16:00.619-07:00Easter Sunday The Resurrection of the LordToday's readings: April 12, 2009Easter Sunday The Resurrection of the Lord -The Mass of Easter Day Reading One: Acts 10:34a, 37-43 ;Responsorial Psalm: Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23 ;Second Reading: Col 3:1-4 or I Cor 5:6b-8;Gospel: Jn 20:1-9 or Mk 16:1-7 or Lk 24:13-35; go to this page (for all three sections listed above on one page) And here's an audio file; & reflections (video)Listen to the Willyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16602957359340467783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-69133200256455591802009-04-11T00:26:00.000-07:002009-04-11T07:01:08.255-07:00Easter Vigil in the Holy Night of EasterToday's readings: April 11, 2009Easter Sunday The Resurrection of the Lord -At the Easter Vigil in the Holy Night of EasterReading One: Gn 1:1-2:2 or 1:1, 26-31a ;Responsorial Psalm: Ps 104:1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35 ;Second Reading: Gn 22:1-18 or 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18 ;Responsorial Psalm: Ps 16:5, 8, 9-10, 11 ;Reading Three: Ex 14:15-15:1 ;Responsorial Psalm: Ex 15:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 17-18 Willyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16602957359340467783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-77715884345703446602009-04-10T00:26:00.000-07:002009-04-10T10:34:24.108-07:00Good Friday of the Lord's PassionToday's readings: April 10, 2009Reading One: Is 52:13—53:12 ;Responsorial Psalm: Ps 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25 ;Second Reading: Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9 ;Gospel: Jn 18:1—19:42 ; go to this page (for all three sections listed above on one page) And here's an audio file; & reflections (video)May your heart be changed as you listen or read God's Word today. I hope your Lenten Journey was beneficial andWillyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16602957359340467783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-69893361753080046962009-04-09T00:14:00.000-07:002009-04-09T19:34:23.413-07:00Holy Thursday - Chrism Mass & Evening Mass of Lord's Last Supper MassToday's readings: April 9, 2009Holy Thursday, Chrism MassReading One: Is 61:1-3a, 6a, 8b-9;Responsorial Psalm: Ps 89:21-22, 25 and 27 ;Reading Two: Rv 1:5-8;Gospel: Lk 4:16-21; Today's readings: April 9, 2009Holy Thursday, Evening Mass of the Lord's SupperReading One: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14;Responsorial Psalm: Ps 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18 ;Reading Two: 1 Cor 11:23-26;Gospel: Jn 13:1-15; In Charlotte, Willyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16602957359340467783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-56135551045685855852009-04-08T00:16:00.000-07:002009-04-08T05:46:51.461-07:00Wednesday of Holy WeekToday's readings: April 8, 2009Reading One: Is 50:4-9a;Responsorial Psalm: Ps 69:8-10, 21-22, 31 and 33-34 ;Gospel: Mt 26:14-25; go to this page (for all three sections listed above on one page) And here's an audio file; & reflections (video)Today's readings are so powerful to me. Especially the first reading from Isaiah. How deeply these words are written into heart. And they are very Willyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16602957359340467783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-706098314244641052009-04-07T00:30:00.000-07:002009-04-07T11:08:28.445-07:00Tuesday of Holy WeekToday's readings: April 7, 2009Reading One: Is 49:1-6;Responsorial Psalm: Ps 71:1-2, 3-4a, 5ab-6ab, 15 and 17 ;Gospel: Jn 13:21-33, 36-38; go to this page (for all three sections listed above on one page) And here's an audio file; & reflections (video)Sometimes, we are the ones responsible for betraying a friendship, a love relationship, and sometimes, betrayal even involves a sacrament like Willyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16602957359340467783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-18333341561972331452009-04-06T00:18:00.000-07:002009-04-06T00:18:01.089-07:00Monday of Holy WeekToday's readings: April 6, 2009Reading One: Is 42:1-7;Responsorial Psalm: Ps 27:1, 2, 3, 13-14 ;Gospel: Jn 12:1-11; go to this page (for all three sections listed above on one page) And here's an audio file; & reflections (video)When people are about to do things they are ashamed of, like how Judas yells at Mary, Lazarus' sister because she is putting perfumed nard on Jesus' hair and washing Willyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16602957359340467783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-70409303773517209462009-04-05T00:13:00.000-07:002009-04-05T00:13:00.455-07:00Palm Sunday of the Lord's PassionToday's readings: April 5, 2009Reading One: Is 50:4-7 ;Responsorial Psalm: Ps 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24 ;Second Reading: Phil 2:6-11 ;Gospel: Mk 14:1—15:47 or 15:1-39 ; go to this page (for all three sections listed above on one page) And here's an audio file; & reflections (video)Listen to the readings. They are long readings, but very good words. Happy Palm Sunday. A day of rest. Ahhhh!Willyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16602957359340467783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-33991650086549239812009-04-04T00:23:00.000-07:002009-04-04T00:23:01.263-07:00Saturday - fifth Week of LentToday's readings: April 4, 2009Reading One: Ez 37:21-28;Responsorial Psalm: Jeremiah 31:10, 11-12abcd, 13 ;Gospel: Jn 11:45-56; go to this page (for all three sections listed above on one page) And here's an audio file; & reflections (video)Phew, last day before Holy Week. The home stretch. And there's still time. Time to go further and do those things you wanted to overcome and accomplish Willyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16602957359340467783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-82026053308128872162009-04-03T00:21:00.000-07:002009-04-03T00:21:00.809-07:00Friday - Fifth Week of LentToday's readings: April 3, 2009Reading One: Jer 20:10-13;Responsorial Psalm: Ps 18:2-3a, 3bc-4, 5-6, 7 ;Gospel: Jn 10:31-42; go to this page (for all three sections listed above on one page) And here's an audio file; & reflections (video)The volume gets louder and louder, like the thumpedy thump of a motorcycle engine with loud pipes as Jesus gets closer and closer to His day, that horrible day Willyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16602957359340467783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8228260149496362153.post-50651668061162158832009-04-02T00:11:00.000-07:002009-04-02T00:11:01.267-07:00Thursday - Fifth Week of LentToday's readings: April 2, 2009Reading One: Gn 17:3-9;Responsorial Psalm: Ps 105:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 ;Gospel: Jn 8:51-59; go to this page (for all three sections listed above on one page) And here's an audio file; & reflections (video)Today gets us closer toward the final days before we begin Holy Week. During Holy Week, we are asked to take the journey to the next level and really focus on what Willyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16602957359340467783noreply@blogger.com