“Live as children of light,
for light produces every kind of goodness
and righteousness and truth.” (Ephesians 5: 8-9)
This week kicks off with Laetare Sunday: it is the halfway point of the Sundays of Lent, a day of rejoicing ("laetare" means "rejoice"). The Mass celebrant may choose to wear rose-colored vestments rather than the somber purple of Lent.
It is a respite in this penitential season -- a reminder that although we may feel surrounded by darkness, the light is drawing near, that although we are beset by challenges, we can always turn to the Lord for comfort.
This week we focus on persistently following our Lenten practices -- but let us also focus on finding joy in the effort. The very name of this Lenten Sunday commands us: Rejoice!
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SCRIPTURE READINGS:
Sunday, March 19, 2023
1Samuel 16: 1, 6-7, 10-13
Psalm 23: 1-6
Ephesians 5: 8-14
John 9: 1-41
Monday, March 20, 2023 (Solemnity of St. Joseph)
2Samuel 7: 2-5, 12-14, 16
Psalm 89: 2-5, 27, 29
Romans 4: 13, 16, 18, 22
Matthew 1: 16, 18-21, 24
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Ezekiel 47: 1-9, 12
Psalm 46: 2-3, 5-6, 8-9
John 5: 1-16
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Isaiah 49: 8-15
Psalm 145: 8-9, 13-14, 17-18
John 5: 17-30
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Exodus 32: 7-14
Psalm 106: 19-23
John 5: 31-47
Friday, March 24, 2023
Wisdom 2: 1, 12-22
Psalm 34: 17-21, 23
John 7: 1-2, 10, 25-30
Saturday, March 25, 2023 (Annunciation)
Isaiah 7: 10-14; 8: 10
Psalm 40: 7-11
Hebrews 10: 4-10
Luke 1: 26-38
