Palm SundayWe read The Passion narrative today from Matthew’s Gospel 26: 14-27:66. There are so many moving pieces to this story. I really felt drawn to two subjects in particular: Peter and Jesus. Peter certainly seems to represent strength throughout Jesus’s ministry. We see Peter transform from the average Joe to the keeper of the …
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Lenten Reflection Day 34
Ordinarily my family and I would be looking forward to receiving our blessed palm branches tomorrow at Mass as we celebrated the beginning of Holy Week. This year is going to be a little different. I find myself disappointed to be missing out on this great liturgical celebration and I feel let down that I …
Lenten Reflection Day 33
A way of the cross in time of pandemic. This is a beautiful devotion. Take a moment to read through these prayers, they really speak volumes!
Lenten Reflection Day 32
Examples. Are you a person who thrives by them? Are you someone who prefers to “see” how something is done before you attempt it yourself? Are you someone who enjoys creating ‘How to’s’ for others? I am definitely dependent upon examples in my life. I find that I generally feel more confident beginning anything unfamiliar …
Lenten Reflection Day 31
I love stories about treasure hunting. I especially love watching them in movies and on television. I am easily swept away by the adventure, uncertainty, danger, exotic locations, and of course, the treasure. One of my favorite TV shows is Expedition Unknown. The host of the show is an archaeologist who travels all over the …
Lenten Reflection Day 30
My mom and dad brought over some groceries for my family today. Despite my protests of them being out and about during this time, they insisted. As soon as they pulled into the driveway we went out to greet them, within 6 feet of distance of course. The first thing my mom hands me is …
Lenten Reflection Day 29
Today I am reminded of a famous Catholic hymn and responsorial psalm, psalm 104 “Lord send out your spirit and renew the face of the earth.” As I continue to try and wrap my head around how our world has changed over the past two weeks, I find myself humming this tune, “Lord send out …
Lenten Reflection Day 28
Happy Passiontide! We are celebrating the 5th Sunday of Lent today. We had a very moving Gospel reading today to jump start us in our two week lead-up to Easter. Today’s reading comes from JN 11:1-45. In this selection we really get to see the awesomeness of Jesus being both God and man. When he …
Lenten Reflection Day 27
When our ears and heart are open to God, he often times speaks to us in the least likely of situations. Today I experienced such a moment. After finishing a workout session on YouTube, the trainer concluded the session by stating “progression not perfection.” While this isn’t the first time I’ve ever heard this motto, …
Lenten Reflection Day 26
We, as humans, are fickle creatures. We are easily swayed by our passions, good or bad, and are so easily led astray. The daily readings of the past few days have shed light on this reality. It is a strange feeling identifying with the peoples of Moses’s time. When they cried out in the desert, …