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I thought I screwed up Lent
… Jocelyn A. Sideco … I, too, have a confession to make . I didn't give up anything for Lent. For someone so attached to the poetic rhythm of the liturgical calendar, I failed to do something "special" for Lent. I suppose I could give you all these superficial excuses about not having time, being too … continue to turn back to God and God's ways of mercy, compassion, tenderness and love. This Lent is truly preparing me for a better Easter. My Lent has not involved an outward habit, but an …
The why of the cross
… God’s abiding commitment to a people who are too often less than faithful. Fifth Sunday of Lent Jeremiah 31:31-34 Psalm 51 Hebrews 5:7-9 John 12:20-33 Full text of the readings …
True prophets reflect the peace and love of Jesus
… is so clear in the Hebrew Scriptures and in that first lesson of today. {C} Fourth Sunday of Lent 2 Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23 Psalms 137: 1-2, 3, 4-5, 6 Ephesians 2:4-10 John 3:14-21 Full …
Retired Catholic Relief Services leader to receive 2012 Laetare Medal
… the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. The Laetare Medal is named for the fourth Sunday of Lent on the church calendar, known as Laetare Sunday, when it is announced each year. Among the …
Ten commandments light the way to covenant with God
… than you choosing certain lessons that you think God wants you to hear. {C} Third Sunday of Lent Exodus 20:1-17 Psalms 19:8, 9, 10, 11 1 Corinthians 1:22-25 John 2:13-25 Full text of the …
A history of loving forgiveness
… no struggle, no suffering to detract from the blessedness of being with God. Fourth Sunday of Lent 2 Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23 Psalms 137:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6 Ephesians 2:4-10 John 3:14-21 Full … live in the light of truth. This is the daily challenge of every believer -- not just during Lent but throughout all of life. This was the same challenge Jesus extended to Nicodemus when he …
Obama administration issues new contraception mandate rules
… announced late Friday of St. Patrick’s Day weekend and as we prepare for the Fourth Sunday of Lent.” Sr. Carol Keehan, the head of the Catholic Health Association, would only say in an email …
Fears in the garden
… in the Garden of Gethsemane," from the studio of El Greco (1590s) (Newscom/Oronoz/Album) … LENT … They came to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples, "Sit here while I …
Morning Briefing
… … See also: … The USCCB's Statement on Religious LIberty … by NCR's Michael Sean Winters. … Lent in a Philippines cemetery village … NCR's sister publication, Celebration, posts reflections …
Lent in a Philippines cemetery village
MANILA, Philippines, -- More than 300 flood victims who have moved temporarily into bunkhouses in an old cemetery in Cagayan de Oro City are giving others an opportunity to share of themselves during the Lenten season. The people from 67 families came from two evacuation centers set up for residents whose houses were washed away or ruined by the flood unleashed by Typhoon Sendong (also known as Tropical Storm Washi)…