Monthly Archives: February 2012

Wednesday of the first week of Lent Jon 3:1-10 Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19 Lk 11:29-32 The readings for the day can be found here. “Have mercy on me, God, in your goodness; in the greatness of your compassion wipe out … Continue reading →

Tuesday of the First Week of Lent Is 55:10-11 Ps 34:4-5, 6-7, 16-17, 18-19 Mt 6:7-15 The readings for the day can be found here.   Words fascinate me.  Whether shouted, whispered, read, sung or signed, words have the power … Continue reading →

Monday of the First Week of Lent Lv 19:1-2, 11-18 Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15 Mt 25:31-46 The readings for the day can be found here.   What are the “laws” that guide your life?  Traffic laws, residence hall rules, … Continue reading →

First Sunday of Lent Gn 9:8-15 Ps 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 1 Pt 3:18-22 Mk 1:12-15 The readings for the day can be found here. Often times, God (at least the Old Testament God) is displayed as a vengeful being, ready … Continue reading →

Saturday after Ash Wednesday Is 58:9b-14 Ps 86:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 Lk 5:27-32 The readings for the day can be found here.   Cada año al empezar la Cuaresma me pongo a pensar en qué voy a cambiar, qué voy a … Continue reading →

Friday after Ash Wednesday Is 58:1-9a Ps 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 18-19 Mt 9:14-15 The readings for the day can be found here.   As we begin this Lenten season, Christ in today’s reading reminds us to be ever vigilant regarding the … Continue reading →

Thursday after Ash Wednesday Dt 30:15-20 Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6 Lk 9:22-25 The readings for the day can be found here.   What wonderful messages and opportunities we are presented with in today’s readings!  We are asked to … Continue reading →

Ash Wednesday Jl 2:12-18 Ps 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 12-13, 14 and 17 2 Cor 5:20-6:2 Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 The readings for the day can be found here.   Today we officially enter the Great Season of Lent, 22 February 2012 to 5 April 2012, 40 … Continue reading →