Liturgical Bible Study Guide: 5th Sunday of Easter Cycle C
Gospel – John 13:31-33a, 34-35 We are all familiar with the ten commandments. We use them as part of our examination of conscience prior to receiving the sacrament of Reconciliation (also known as Penance or Confession). All of Jesus’ instruction was based on the Hebrew scripture; with one notable exception – He gave us one […]
Liturgical Bible Study Guide: Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion Cycle C
Introduction Passion week ends our celebration of Lent. Our Lenten preparations have been focused on improving our response to God’s call so that we, His children, will be ready to come home and live for all eternity. Jesus, our eldest brother, has showed us how to live His life so that we can gain eternal […]
Liturgical Bible Study Guide: 5th Sunday of Lent Cycle C
1st Reading – Isaiah 43:16-21 Last week we heard of the conclusion of the exodus from Egypt; the first Passover celebration in the land of Canaan. This week we look forward to a new exodus that God promises through the prophet Isaiah. This new exodus promises to be far more wonderful than the first. God […]
Liturgical Bible Study Guide: 4th Sunday of Lent Cycle C
1st Reading – Joshua 5:9a, 10-12 The common theme for all three readings of this Mass is “reconciliation.” The book of Joshua is the first of the historical books, immediately following the Torah in the Bible. Today we will add another chapter to the story of the Israelites. Moses has died; Joshua is the new […]
Liturgical Bible Study Guide: 3rd Sunday of Lent Cycle C
1st Reading – Exodus 3:1-8a, 13-15 The story of the salvation of God’s peoples continues during this Lenten season. Today we hear of Moses’ encounter with God at the burning bush. Moses (Hebrew: Moshe) was born into a Hebrew family who lived in Egypt. As the story goes, the Egyptians had issued an order to […]