Fourth Sunday of Lent
Being lifted up (hypsothenai) has a double meaning for the author of John’s gospel. Jesus was lifted up on the cross as a sacrifice to death and at his resurrection Jesus was lifted up from the grave into eternal life. ~ Fr. Matt
Third Sunday of Lent
The Ten Commandments are meant to tell us who we are. We are a people set aside and chosen. Embracing the law is a means of knowing more deeply the God who loves us with a jealous passion. ~ Fr. Matt
Second Sunday of Lent
The Transfiguration made the disciples fearful and confused about the identity of Jesus and his mission. The emphasis is on life not death. How do we identify ourselves and what is our mission in this world? ~ Fr. Matt
First Sunday of Lent
We think of Lent as a time of introspection. The Biblical readings’ call to an outward vision. We need a perspective on God and our role in his saving work. ~ Fr. Matt