Thursday, March 6, 2025 Deut 30:15-20; Lk 9:22-25 Today’s Gospel emphasizes the necessity of assuming newer selves as disciples of Christ. Jesus gives us two tasks that highlight the newness of our lives as his disciples: denying ourselves and carrying our cross daily. Why does Jesus want us to deny ourselves? Because we are disciples […]
Wednesday, March 5, 2025 Ash Wednesday Jl 2:12-18; 2 Cor 5: 20-6:2; Mt 6: 1-6, 16-18 Today, we begin another season of Lent. This season is meant to prepare ourselves to meaningfully celebrate the Paschal Mystery of Christ. Since COVID-19, we are familiar with the term ‘medical emergency.’ But the season of Lent is a
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 Sir 35:1-12; Mk 10: 28-31 Today’s Gospel highlights Jesus’ promise of reward for discipleship. This passage follows the one on the rich young man who was unwilling to sell his possessions and give to the poor in order to be a disciple of Jesus. Peter represents the apostles and questions Jesus
