Saturday after Ash Wednesday

Saturday after Ash Wednesday

  In the Responsorial Psalm today, we acknowledge that we are “afflicted and poor.” We pray, “Teach me your way, O Lord, that I may be faithful in your sight” (PSALM 86). Isaiah 58: 9-14 promises that if we will call our lives into question and try to conform...
Saturday after Ash Wednesday

Friday After Ash Wednesday

  Isaiah 58: 1-9 tells us to quit playing games with God. We ask God why he is not coming through for us: “Why do we fast, and you do not see it?” We think we are leading good Christian lives because we do all the “religious” things we have been taught to do. Why...
Saturday after Ash Wednesday

Thursday after Ash Wednesday

The Responsorial Psalm assures us that loyalty to God will give us joy and happiness on earth — if we have enough trust to believe what God says: “Happy are they who hope in the Lord!” (PSALM 1). Deuteronomy 30: 15-20 tells us that the fullness of life and joy are...
Lent is a Time for Metanoia!

Lent is a Time for Metanoia!

When did you last call into question the goal of your life? Or decide to change your attitude about something? Or readjust your priorities? What is the last significant change you made in your lifestyle, in your way of living? Do you feel you are going nowhere...