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Lectionary #37 and 38 As I prepared the texts and prayers for the mass of Palm Sunday something caught my attention for the first time,

Mark 14: 1–15: 47 Gospel Summary For us Christians, the story of the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus represents the climax, not just of

Gospel—John 12 : 20 – 33 The Scriptures make many references to time. John’s Gospel begins with “In the beginning…….” and goes on to write

John 12: 20–33 Gospel Summary Some Greeks who had come to Jerusalem for the Passover feast say to Philip, “Sir, we would like to see

Lectionary #32, Gospel John 3: 14-21 Today’s first reading is taken from the Second Book of Chronicles, a text which is not often read at

John 3: 14–21 Gospel Summary In today’s gospel selection, Jesus continues his discussion with Nicodemus on the subject of baptism. It is important to note

Gospel—John 2 : 13 – 25 At first glance this Gospel could appear to be out of place for Lent. We began Lent with Jesus

John 2: 13–25 Gospel Summary Since the Passover was near, Jesus goes up to Jerusalem to celebrate the festival with his fellow Jews. When he

Mark 9: 2–10 Gospel Summary Today’s gospel brings us a story about the illumination of Jesus on a mountaintop in the presence of his closest

Lectionary #26, Gospel Mark 9: 2-10 The first reading presents to us one of the most difficult passages of the entire Bible: the story of

Mark 1: 12 – 15 This past Wednesday churches were full of people as we began the Season of Lent by having our foreheads marked

Mark 1: 12–15 Gospel Summary The Spirit drives Jesus into the wilderness where he is tempted by Satan. We should recall that this event in

Mark 1: 40–45 Gospel Summary This passage continues the narrative of Jesus’ mission immediately following his baptism in the Jordan and the call of the

Lectionary #77, Mark 1: 40-45 Leprosy and related conditions are horrific diseases which have afflicted many people from the dawn of recorded history to the

Lectionary #74, Mark 1: 29-39 “My days are swifter than a weaver’s shuttle; they come to an end without hope. Remember that my life is

Mark 1: 29–39 Gospel Summary In Mark’s gospel, Jesus is presented as one who acts rather than as one who speaks. The lengthy discourses in

Mark 1: 21–28 Gospel Summary Jesus goes to the synagogue in Capernaum with four of his disciples where people are astonished that he teaches with

Lectionary #71, Mark 1: 21-28 We all know that words can be both edifying and destructive: on the one hand everyone at some point has

Jonah 3:1-5, 10 Gospel –Mark 1:14-20 The first reading and the Gospel for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time bring out the importance of discerning

Mark 1: 14–20 Gospel Summary Today’s gospel tells us that Jesus went to Galilee to begin his messianic ministry. We have become so accustomed to