Lent - A time to sow good seed on fertile soil

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March 22, 2017 - Wednesday, 3rd Week of Lent:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Grant, we pray, O Lord,
that, schooled through Lenten observance
and nourished by your word,
through holy restraint
we may be devoted to you with all our heart
and be ever united in prayer.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/

Daily Holy Mass from the National Catholic Broadcasting Council, Canada:
www.dailytvmass.com

Resources for Lent from USCCB:
www.usccb.org/lent

Resources for Lent (Week 3) from EWTN:
ewtn.com/faith/lent/week3.asp
 
March 23, 2017 - Thursday, 3rd Week of Lent:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“We implore your majesty most humbly, O Lord,
that, as the feast of our salvation draws ever closer,
so we may press forward all the more eagerly
towards the worthy celebration of the Paschal Mystery.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

Today’s Scripture readings and reflections:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/

Daily Holy Mass from the National Catholic Broadcasting Council, Canada:
www.dailytvmass.com

Resources for Lent from USCCB:
www.usccb.org/lent

Resources for Lent (Week 3) from EWTN:
ewtn.com/faith/lent/week3.asp
 
March 24, 2017 - Friday, 3rd Week of Lent:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Pour your grace into our hearts, we pray, O Lord,
that we may be constantly drawn away from unruly desires
and obey by your own gift the heavenly teaching you give us.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

Today’s Scripture readings and reflections:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/

Daily Holy Mass from the National Catholic Broadcasting Council, Canada:
www.dailytvmass.com

Resources for Lent from USCCB:
www.usccb.org/lent

Resources for Lent (Week 3) from EWTN:
ewtn.com/faith/lent/week3.asp
 
March 25, 2017 - The Annunciation of the Lord (Solemnity):

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who willed that your Word
should take on the reality of human flesh
in the womb of the Virgin Mary,
grant, we pray,
that we, who confess our Redeemer to be God and man,
may merit to become partakers even in his divine nature.
Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

Today’s Scripture readings and reflections:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-03-25

Daily Holy Mass from the National Catholic Broadcasting Council, Canada:
www.dailytvmass.com

“At the Annunciation St. Gabriel the Archangel told the Blesssed Virgin Mary she would be the Mother of the Son of God. She gave her fiat (‘be it done’), upon which she conceived the Savior by the power of the Holy Spirit. Christians find meaning in this dialogue in which the Mother of God appears so great because of her humility. Because of her consent to God’s Word, she participated in the redemptive work of her Son, Jesus Christ. She is the Mother of Christ and of each Christian.” (Daily Roman Missal, MTF.)

Resources for Lent from USCCB:
www.usccb.org/lent

Resources for Lent (Week 3) from EWTN:
ewtn.com/faith/lent/week3.asp
 
March 26, 2017 - Fourth Sunday of Lent:
Today is also known as “Laetare Sunday”.

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who through your Word
reconcile the human race to yourself in a wonderful way,
grant, we pray,
that with prompt devotion and eager faith
the Christian people may hasten
toward the solemn celebrations to come.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

Today’s Scripture readings and reflections:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-03-26

Resources for Lent from USCCB:
www.usccb.org/lent

Resources for Lent (Week 4) from EWTN:
ewtn.com/faith/lent/week4.asp
 
grateful_child said:
March 26, 2017 - Fourth Sunday of Lent:
Today is also known as “Laetare Sunday”.

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who through your Word
reconcile the human race to yourself in a wonderful way,
grant, we pray,
that with prompt devotion and eager faith
the Christian people may hasten
toward the solemn celebrations to come.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

Today’s Scripture readings and reflections:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-03-26

Resources for Lent from USCCB:
www.usccb.org/lent

Resources for Lent (Week 4) from EWTN:
ewtn.com/faith/lent/week4.asp
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Here’s Scott Hahn’s reflection for the 4th Sunday of Lent, from the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology.

EYESIGHT TO THE BLIND

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March 27, 2017 - Monday, 4th Week of Lent:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who renew the world
through mysteries beyond all telling,
grant, we pray,
that your Church may be guided by your eternal design
and not be deprived of your help in this present age.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

Today’s Scripture readings and reflections:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-03-27

Daily Holy Mass from the National Catholic Broadcasting Council, Canada:
www.dailytvmass.com

Resources for Lent from USCCB:
www.usccb.org/lent

Resources for Lent (Week 4) from EWTN:
ewtn.com/faith/lent/week4.asp
 
March 28, 2017 - Tuesday, 4th Week of Lent:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“May the venerable exercises of holy devotion
shape the hearts of your faithful, O Lord,
to welcome worthily the Paschal Mystery
and proclaim the praises of your salvation.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/

Daily Holy Mass from the National Catholic Broadcasting Council, Canada:
www.dailytvmass.com

Read about The Need For Mortification Today and St. Gontran:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-03-28

Resources for Lent from USCCB:
www.usccb.org/lent

Resources for Lent (Week 4) from EWTN:
ewtn.com/faith/lent/week4.asp
 
grateful_child said:
March 26, 2017 - Fourth Sunday of Lent:
Today is also known as “Laetare Sunday”.

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who through your Word
reconcile the human race to yourself in a wonderful way,
grant, we pray,
that with prompt devotion and eager faith
the Christian people may hasten
toward the solemn celebrations to come.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

Today’s Scripture readings and reflections:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-03-26

Resources for Lent from USCCB:
www.usccb.org/lent

Resources for Lent (Week 4) from EWTN:
ewtn.com/faith/lent/week4.asp
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Sharing this reflection from today’s Euchalette, 4th Sunday of Lent, March 26, 2017, p. 1:

"PRAISE THE LORD FOR THE LIGHT OF FAITH"

"Today’s Entrance Antiphon invites us to rejoice because we are already more than halfway in our Lenten pilgrimage. But even more, we should rejoice for the gift of FAITH, which enables us to “see” the wonderful realities of God’s Kingdom and play our role in it. It is faith which enlightens our existence by giving meaning and value to all our aspirations and actions, and even to our sufferings and our defeats.

And all this, thanks to JESUS, THE LIGHT OF OUR LIFE who today, through St. Paul, invites us to live as CHILDREN OF LIGHT in a world darkened by sin in all its forms and shapes. May this Eucharistic celebration strengthen our faith and our gratitude to the Lord, in imitation of the blind man cured by him."
 
March 29, 2017 - Wednesday, 4th Week of Lent:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who reward the merits of the just
and offer pardon to sinners who do penance,
have mercy, we pray, on those who call upon you,
that the admission of our guilt
may serve to obtain your pardon for our sins.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/

Daily Holy Mass from the National Catholic Broadcasting Council, Canada:
www.dailytvmass.com

Resources for Lent from USCCB:
www.usccb.org/lent

Resources for Lent (Week 4) from EWTN:
ewtn.com/faith/lent/week4.asp

Read about Converting Our Hearts Everyday:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-03-29
 
March 30, 2017 - Thursday, 4th Week of Lent:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“We invoke your mercy in humble prayer, O Lord,
that you may cause us, your servants,
corrected by penance and schooled by good works,
to persevere sincerely in your commands
and come safely to the paschal festivities.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

Today’s Scripture readings and reflections:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/

Daily Holy Mass from the National Catholic Broadcasting Council, Canada:
www.dailytvmass.com

Resources for Lent from USCCB:
www.usccb.org/lent

Resources for Lent (Week 4) from EWTN:
ewtn.com/faith/lent/week4.asp
 
March 31, 2017 - Friday, 4th Week of Lent:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, who have prepared
fitting helps for us in our weakness,
grant, we pray, that we may receive
their healing effects with joy
and reflect them in a holy way of life.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

Today’s Scripture readings and reflections:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/

Daily Holy Mass from the National Catholic Broadcasting Council, Canada:
www.dailytvmass.com
Resources for Lent from USCCB:
www.usccb.org/lent

Resources for Lent (Week 4) from EWTN:
ewtn.com/faith/lent/week4.asp
 
April 01, 2017 - Saturday, 4th Week of Lent:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“May the working of your mercy, O Lord, we pray
direct our hearts aright,
for without your grace
we cannot find favor in your sight.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

Today’s Scripture readings and reflections:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/

Daily Holy Mass from the National Catholic Broadcasting Council, Canada:
www.dailytvmass.com

Resources for Lent from USCCB:
www.usccb.org/lent

Resources for Lent (Week 4) from EWTN:
ewtn.com/faith/lent/week4.asp

Read the Meditation on THE TREE OF KNOWLEDGE and THE CROSS:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-04-01
 
April 02, 2017 - Fifth Sunday of Lent:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“By your help, we beseech you, Lord our God,
may we walk eagerly in that same charity
with which, out of love for the world,
your Son handed himself over to death.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

Today’s Scripture readings and reflections:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-04-02

Resources for Lent from USCCB:
www.usccb.org/lent

Resources for Lent (Week 5) from EWTN:
ewtn.com/faith/lent/week5.asp
 
grateful_child said:
April 02, 2017 - Fifth Sunday of Lent:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“By your help, we beseech you, Lord our God,
may we walk eagerly in that same charity
with which, out of love for the world,
your Son handed himself over to death.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

Today’s Scripture readings and reflections:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-04-02

Resources for Lent from USCCB:
www.usccb.org/lent

Resources for Lent (Week 5) from EWTN:
ewtn.com/faith/lent/week5.asp
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Here’s Scott Hahn’s reflection for the 5th Sunday of Lent, from the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology.

AT LAZARUS’ TOMB

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April 03, 2017 - Monday, 5th Week of Lent:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“O God, by whose wondrous grace
we are enriched with every blessing,
grant us so to pass from former ways to newness of life,
that we may be made ready for the glory of the heavenly Kingdom.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

Today’s Scripture readings and reflection:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/

Daily Holy Mass from the National Catholic Broadcasting Council, Canada:
www.dailytvmass.com

Resources for Lent from USCCB:
www.usccb.org/lent

Resources for Lent (Week 5) from EWTN:
ewtn.com/faith/lent/week5.asp

Read about St. Richard of Chichester and a Meditation on Lent:
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-04-03
 
April 04, 2017 - Tuesday, 5th Week of Lent:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“Grant us, we pray, O Lord,
perseverance in obeying your will,
that in our days the people dedicated to your service
may grow in both merit and number.
through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

Today’s Scripture Readings & reflection:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/

Daily Holy Mass from the National Catholic Broadcasting Council, Canada:
www.dailytvmass.com

Resources for Lent from USCCB:
www.usccb.org/lent

Resources for Lent (Week 5) from EWTN:
ewtn.com/faith/lent/week5.asp
 
grateful_child said:
April 02, 2017 - Fifth Sunday of Lent:

Collect (Opening Prayer):
“By your help, we beseech you, Lord our God,
may we walk eagerly in that same charity
with which, out of love for the world,
your Son handed himself over to death.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.”

Today’s Scripture readings and reflections:
usccb.org/bible/reflections/
www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-04-02

Resources for Lent from USCCB:
www.usccb.org/lent

Resources for Lent (Week 5) from EWTN:
ewtn.com/faith/lent/week5.asp
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Sharing this reflection from the Euchalette, 5th Sunday of Lent, April 2, 2017, p.4:

OUT OF THE DEPTHS

"The first part of chapter 37 of Ezekiel is an apocalyptic vision of death and life. It portrays in a dramatic way the situation of God’s chosen people in exile, as well as that of the poor ones who had been left behind in the Promised Land to till the soil for foreign masters. Only desolation and despair. No hope of recovery. No joy.

But God has a plan for His people, proclaims Ezekiel – a plan of regeneration and life. Such is the message contained in vv. 4 to 14 of chapter 37, the gist of which is expressed in today’s First Reading. Such was God’s plan for His Chosen People whom He had chastised to make them realize their sinfulness. But such is also God’s plan for all His children who may lie prostrate by affliction, weakness, or punishment.

At every stage in human history, in every country, including our country today, there are social, moral, and spiritual situations that resemble that of the Israelites at the time of the Exile in Babylon. Everywhere there is misery, corruption, discouragement, and even despair. A culture of death seems to prevail. So many scattered dry bones in the desert of life. So many shattered dreams. So many shattered lives . . . . “Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord! Lord, hear my voice!” cries out the psalmist, knowing that only God can save him."
(Continued on next post.)
 
OUT OF THE DEPTHS - continuation:

"Many solutions are proposed to solve the innumerable problems that vex mankind and our country. Some proposals are good; some are controversial or even counterproductive. But over and above our plans – even the best – we have to remember the warning of the psalmist: “If the Lord does not build the house, in vain do its builders labor.” We may have wonderful plans and work hard, but unless the Lord blesses our plans and gives us strength to carry them out, nothing worthwhile will happen. There are graves that only God can fill with life. There are dry bones that only the Spirit of God has the power to quicken to freshness. Just as the Lord was the one who wanted and carried out the resurrection of His people, so is He the one who wants our spiritual and social resurrection, both as individuals and as a nation.

But we must do our share. And our share does not simply consist in acknowledging our past shortcomings and betrayals and offering prayers of atonement and supplication. It consists also in rolling up our sleeves and working hard to build that civilization of justice, love, and peace which is the new name for the “Kingdom of God” established by Jesus Christ.

If we do our share, in all sincerity and goodwill, then we shall witness miracles happening in our country and all over the world. The Lord will heal our wounds. He will strengthen our feeble limbs. He will heal our land and make it a beacon for the rest of Asia. Such is God’s promise. Such is our Hope, such is our mission!" (The Euchalette, April 02, 2017, p.4.)
 
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