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Fifth Sunday of Lent, Cycle A — Classic
April 6, 2014 John 11:1-45 Gospel Summary In John’s gospel, Jesus is first and foremost the one who gives life. In fact, the whole purpose
Fifth Sunday of Lent, Cycle A — Modern
April 6, 2014 John 11:1-45 The Scriptures Today Ezekiel speaks joyfully of a raising up to new life that will take place for the people
Fourth Sunday of Lent, Cycle A — Classic
Fourth Sunday of Lent, Cycle A — Classic John 9: 1-41 Gospel Summary Jesus, in order that the works of God might be made visible,
Fourth Sunday of Lent, Cycle A — Modern
Fourth Sunday of Lent, Cycle A — Modern John 9: 1- 41 This Gospel begins with the disciples asking a seemingly non-controversial question, “Rabbi, who
Third Sunday of Lent, Cycle A — Modern
Third Sunday of Lent, Cycle A — Modern John 4: 5-42 The Scriptures In the Book of Exodus we find a scene in which the
Third Sunday of Lent, Cycle A — Classic
Third Sunday of Lent, Cycle A — Classic John 4:5-42 Gospel Summary It is high noon when Jesus stops to rest by the well of
Second Sunday of Lent, Cycle A — Classic
Second Sunday of Lent, Cycle A — Classic Matthew 17 1-9 Gospel Summary The fact that Jesus takes his more intimate disciples to the top
Second Sunday of Lent, Cycle A – Modern
Second Sunday of Lent, Cycle A – Modern Matthew 17 1 – 9 Mountains play a significant part in the Bible. Noah’s Ark on Mount
First Sunday of Lent, Cycle A — Modern
First Sunday of Lent, Cycle A — Modern Matthew 4: 1-11 The Scriptures On this first Sunday of the Lenten season the Church reminds us
First Sunday of Lent, Cycle A — Classic
First Sunday of Lent, Cycle A — Classic Matthew 4: 1-11 Gospel Summary In this brief passage Matthew captures the essence of the trials Jesus
Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A – Classic
Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A Matthew 6:24-34 Gospel Summary “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat

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Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A
February 23, 2014 Matthew 5:38-48 Gospel Summary This Sunday’s gospel reading is taken from the section in Matthew’s Gospel that came to be called the
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A
February 16, 2014 Matthew 5:17-37 Gospel Summary This lengthy excerpt from the Sermon on the Mount echoes the note struck in last Sunday’s gospel where
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A
February 9, 2014 Matthew 5: 13-16 Gospel Summary Jesus tells his disciples that they are the salt of the earth and the light of the
Presentation of the Lord, Cycle A
February 2, 2014 Luke 2:22-40 Gospel Summary The parents of Jesus, faithful to the prescriptions of the law given to Moses, bring their child Jesus
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A
January 26, 2014 Matthew 4: 12-23 Gospel Summary When Jesus heard that John the Baptist had been arrested, he left Nazareth and went to Capernaum.
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A
January 19, 2014 John 1: 29-34 Gospel Summary These verses are the climactic conclusion of the prologue to the gospel according to John (1: 1-34).
The Baptism of the Lord, Cycle A
January 12, 2014 Matthew 3:13-17 Gospel Summary When Jesus presents himself for baptism, John the Baptist protests that he is not worthy to perform this
The Epiphany of the Lord, Cycle A
January 5, 2014 Matthew 2:1-12 Gospel Summary The arrival of wise men from the East at Herod’s court with questions about the reported birth of