5th Sunday of Lent Gospel of John 12:20-30 There was time in my life when I thought I was done. To be honest, there have a few moments and experiences in my span of 48 years when I felt like it was over. Moments when I was convinced that everything I had worked for, hopedContinue reading “There was time in my life when I thought I was done.”
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There is an early church tradition about St. Moses the Ethiopian…
4th Sunday of Lent Gospel of John 3:14-21 There is an early church tradition about St. Moses the Ethiopian, a 4th century saint, and his spiritual mentor, St. Isidore. St. Moses the Ethiopian was a physically intimidating man who was known for his ruthlessness, brutality, and life of crime long before he was known asContinue reading “There is an early church tradition about St. Moses the Ethiopian…”
In the Midst of Our Lenten Journey
3rd Sunday of Lent Gospel of John 2: 13-25 About now, in the midst of our Lenten journey, we may find ourselves wondering if the self-sacrifice, prayer, and service are really worth it. It is likely that some of us have already encountered significant tests and trials on our journey through the desert, and itContinue reading “In the Midst of Our Lenten Journey”
Garage Doors
2nd Sunday of Lent Gospel of Mark 9:2-10 Garage doors. I want to talk to you, this 2nd Sunday of Lent, about Garage doors. I assume that my home is no different than many of your own homes in that there are things, mechanisms, windows, and doors that are in need of repair. I alsoContinue reading “Garage Doors”
My first Lenten Season…
1st Sunday of Lent Gospel Mk 1:12-15 My first Lenten season occurred while I was in RCIA, many years ago, and since then, the quality of my Lenten experiences have run the scale from worthwhile and beneficial to difficult and discouraging. With of course this being the first Sunday in Lent, I have spent someContinue reading “My first Lenten Season…”