Fourth Sunday of Lent
Today’s prodigal son parable is meant to enrich us. May we be attentive. God loves us sinners before we repent. The parable probes deeply into our psyche. Gratitude to God should mark all the episodes of life. The sacraments are meant to introduce us to the joy of the Father. ~ Fr. Matt
Third Sunday of Lent
We are never converted in a single experience but many times throughout our lives. We have many small and sometimes large turn arounds in our sojourn on earth. Are we able to continue these conversions or do we shut the door on God’s grace? Every Lent is a time of relating to Moses, St. Paul, Mary Magdalene, St. Augustine, in their dramatic conversions. Yet we are constantly called to make new renderings of ourselves with God’s help. ~ Fr. Matt
Second Sunday of Lent
Peering over the shoulders of Peter, James, & John we witness the glory of Jesus as displayed by his Transfiguration by the love of the Father. Luke is the only Evangelist to mention his exodus, a departure that hinted at his suffering and death in Jerusalem. As Peter and the disciples found out, they had much more to listen, learn, and remember. During this season of Lent may we do the same. ~ Fr. Matt
First Sunday of Lent
DO YOU WANT TO FAST THIS LENT?
In the words of Pope Francis
Fast from hurting words and say kind words.
- Fast from sadness and be filled with gratitude.
- Fast from anger and be filled with patience.
- Fast from pessimism and be filled with hope.
- Fast from worries and have trust in God.
- Fast from complaints and contemplate simplicity.
- Fast from pressures and be prayerful.
- Fast from bitterness and fill your hearts with joy.
- Fast from selfishness and be compassionate to others.
- Fast from grudges and be reconciled.
- Fast from words and be silent so you can listen.
~ Fr. Matt