Posts Tagged ‘Lent’

Have You Updated to Lent 4.5

Mar 8, 2011

In the world of computer and communication technology we know the reality of having the latest gadget and internet processor only to find ourselves out of date within a few years. In this face paced and ever changing world it may seem that our faith, spirituality and liturgical practices are constant forces in our lives ... Read more

In Passion of the Earth | Tagged Lent, Lent 4.5, Passionist earth and spirit center, Pope Benedict XVI

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Fourth Sunday of Lent: Radical Forgiveness

Mar 8, 2010

Lectionary Readings: Joshua 5: 9-12. The feast of Passover is celebrated on the plains of Jericho. The Israelites eat the produce of the Promised Land, and the manna ceases. 2 Corinthians 5: 17-21. “The old order has passed away; now all is new.” Christ who never sinned became “sin” that we might become the very ... Read more

In Lectionary Reflections | Tagged Corinthians, eschatology, forgiveness, Jesus, Joshua, Lent, Luke, Paul, Prodigal Son, reconciliation, The Shack

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Lectionary Reflection: Ash Wednesday

Feb 23, 2009

Readings: Joel 2:12-18 2 Corinthians 5:20—6:2 Matthew 6:1-6,16-18 Thoughts for Your Consideration: by Fr. John Bucki, SJ. Lent is a time to make faith real in practices which are a source of growth, life and even joy. Growth and new life are possible. It is possible to move beyond earning religious credits or spiritual merit ... Read more

In Lectionary Reflections | Tagged Corinthians, Fasting, Integrity of Creation, Joel, justice, Lent, Matthew, Peace, Pope Benedict XVI, Prayer, prophet, renewal