"Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ" St. Jerome

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Presentation of the Lord – Feast

Sunday, February 19, 2012

Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

7^th Sunday - First Reading: Isaiah 43:18-19, 21-22, 24-25 – In our repentance, the Lord does not remember our offenses.

7^th Sunday - Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 41:2-3, 4-5, 13-14 – Lord, heal my soul, for I have sinned against you.

7^th Sunday - Second Reading: Second Corinthians 1:18-22 – The Lord has set his seal upon us and given us the Holy Spirit.

7^th Sunday - Gospel: Mark 2:1-12 – Jesus has been given authority to forgive sins.

7^th Sunday – Gospel Illustration: Mark 2:1-12 – Dad’s Story

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Day of Fast and Abstinence

Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday History

Ash Wednesday - First Reading: Joel 2:12-18

Ash Wednesday - Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 51:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14, 17

Ash Wednesday - Second Reading: Second Corinthians 5:20--6:2

Ash Wednesday - Gospel: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18

Ash Wednesday – Gospel Illustration: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 - Repetitious Prayers

Ash Wednesday – Gospel Illustration: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 – Temporary Relief

Sunday, February 26, 2012

First Sunday of Lent

Lenten Fasting

Lenten Season

1^st Sunday of Lent - First Reading: Genesis 9:8-15

1^st Sunday of Lent - Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9

1^st Sunday of Lent - Second Reading: First Peter 3:18-22

1^st Sunday of Lent - Gospel: Mark 1:12-15

1^st Sunday of Lent – Gospel Illustration: Mark 1:12-15 – Finding My Wings