Why do Catholics Confess to a Priest?
Passion Bible Study according to John
First Reading: Joshua 5:9-12 – Now in the Promised Land, God’s people kept the Passover and could eat of the fruit of the land. Joshua 5:9, 10-12
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 34:2-7 – Taste and see the goodness of the Lord.
Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 – In Christ: a new creation. Christ ministered God’s reconciliation – a ministry now given over to the Church.
Gospel: Lk. 15 1-3 11-32 – Your brother was lost. He has been found. He was dead and has come back to life.
Gospel Illustration – Lk. 15 11-32 Temporary Relief From Sorrow And Pain
March 21, 2010
Fifth Sunday of Lent
People/s Prayer for Priests
Passion Bible Study according to John
First Reading: Isaiah 43:16-21 - God does a new thing. A way in the desert and rivers in the wasteland.
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 126:1-6 – The Lord has done great things for us. We are filled with joy.
Second Reading: Philippians 3:8-14 – I forfeit all in order to find my wealth in Christ.
Gospel: John 8:1-11 – The woman caught in adultery. “Let the one without sin cast a stone.”
Gospel Illustration John 8:1-11 – I Never Make Mistakes.
March 28, 2010
Passion (Palm) Sunday
People/s Prayer for Priests
Passion Bible Study according to John
Readings for Mass
Simon of Cyrene – What do we know about him?
First Reading: Isaiah 50:4-7 – I have set my face like flint, knowing that I shall not be put to shame.
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24 – My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?
Second Reading: Philippians 2:6-11 – Christ humbled himself, obedient even to death on a cross. God greatly exalted him.
Gospel: Luke 23:1-49 – The Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ
Gospel Illustration – Judging Teddy – Jesus was judged by many people who didn’t know him and others who were motivated to condemn him.