Tuesday, Week Five of Lent The Responsorial (Psalm 102) tells us what to say when we are just tired of following Christ: “O Lord, hear my prayer, and let my ...

Monday, Week Five of Lent The Responsorial (Psalm 23) declares all fears false except separation from God: “Though I walk in the valley of darkness, I fear n...

Sunday, Fifth Week of of Lent Conversion to Being Divine Inventory The Entrance Antiphon is a prayer of trust: “Give me justice, O God… Rescue me from the de...

Father David's Reflection for the Fourth Saturday of Lent The Responsorial (Psalm 7) gives us the ruling principle of discipleship: “O Lord, my God, in you I...

Friday, Week Four of Lent The Responsorial (Psalm 34) tells us that, contrary to appearances, “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted.” Wisdom 2: 1-22 lists ...

Tuesday, Week Four of Lent The Responsorial (Psalm 46) tells us to trust: “The mighty Lord is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge.” Ezekiel 47: 1-12 is a...

Monday, Fourth Week of Lent The Responsorial (Psalm 30) is an acknowledgement each one of us needs to make. Frequently. “I will praise you, Lord, for you ha...

Sunday, Week Four of Lent Conversion to a New Guidance System Inventory How do I make most of my decisions? Is it by common sense? By applying rules and doct...

Friday, Week Three of Lent The Responsorial (Psalm 81) is incomprehensible: “I am the Lord your God: hear my voice.” It is impossible to summarize these read...

Feast of St. Joseph, Husband of Mary, Foster Father of Jesus The readings for the feast of St. Joseph are all about faith, hope and promise. In Matthew 1:16-...

Wednesday, Week Three of Lent Why does the Responsorial (Psalm 147) invite us: “Praise the Lord, Jerusalem”? Deuteronomy 4: 1, 5-9 says God’s laws are so goo...

Tuesday, Week Three of Lent The Responsorial (Psalm 25) is: “Remember your mercies, O Lord.” During Lent the first reading and the Gospel are chosen to match...

Monday, Week Three of Lent The Responsorial (Psalms 42 and 43) is: “My soul is thirsting for the living God. When shall I see him face to face?” In 2 Kings ...

Sunday, Week Three of Lent The Pace of Conversion Inventory Do I ever get discouraged about growing into intimate friendship with God? Am I tempted, because ...

Father David's Reflection for the Second Saturday of Lent The Responsorial (Psalm 103) gives a hope in God’s love that encourages conversion “The Lord is ki...

Friday, Week Two of Lent The Responsorial (Psalm 105) gives a simple remedy to many troubles: “Remember the marvels the Lord has done.” If we pay attention t...

Thursday of Lent, Week Two The Responsorial (Psalm 1) takes note: “Blessed are they who hope in the Lord.” If we keep assembling with the community for Mass,...

Wednesday, Week Two of Lent The Responsorial (Psalm 31) prays with confidence: “Save me, O Lord, in your steadfast love!” Jeremiah 18: 18-20 affirms a truth ...

Tuesday, Second Week of Lent The Responsorial (Psalm 50) promises: “To the upright I will show the saving power of God.” Isaiah encourages us to add: “And al...