March 20 #244

Sunday Readings: Fifth Sunday of Lent

Lessons learned:
. Remember God’s promise: I will forgive their evildoing and remember their sin no more
. The New Covenant: God does His part, are we doing our part?
. We love God as much as the person we love the least
. Plant seeds, then trust they will grow (but don’t be disappointed if we don’t see the growth / fruit)
. Let the Greek’s words at Passover be our words: ‘We want to see Jesus’
. And we can see Him (and taste Him) at every Mass, in the Eucharist
. Let us strive to imitate Jesus’ obedience, even when it is uncomfortable
. Don’t be fooled by the paradox of Jesus ‘being lifted up’ – the Crucifixion, which looks bad, but it allows Him to be exalted

Prayer intentions:
. Thanksgiving:
.. For the multitude of blessings we receive each day (even in these days of suffering)
.. For St. Joseph Consecration – learning so much about him, entrusting ourselves to him

. For all whom we have promised to pray for
. For those who have no one to pray for them
. For those traveling, especially Sal A., Steve’s daughter-in-law Keri
. Ron’s in-laws, healing
. Hank, healing
. Jim P., healing
. Jim M., healing
. Dave H., healing
. Paul F., healing
. Steve, healing
. Tracy H., healing
. Paul K.’s sister, healing
. Mick’s mom, happy birthday
. Guy’s godmother, healing
. Nathan, healing
. Paul P.’s, daughter, Katie, healing
. Donna, who recently lost her father, then husband
. Young boy, healing from mental troubles
. Caregivers, especially Julie L.
. Candidates being confirmed Saturday night
. Those involved (especially Deacon Marc) with today’s deacon meeting
. Those impacted by Coronavirus, especially medical workers and first responders
. Souls in purgatory
. Priests, deacons & religious, past, present & future
. Family of Parishes initiative
. Our nation and leaders – blessings, wisdom, humility
. Hungry, sick, dying, homeless (Vince), weak, addicts, alcoholics
. Our enemies
. The Journey Men, and their families, especially those unable to attend
. Our families
. For those who don’t know or refuse the love of Jesus
. For those who reject the truth regarding the sanctity of life and marriage and sexuality
. For those who seek to deceive, divide, destroy
. For every person in the world to grow in humility, faith and holiness

Next session info:

April 3 – Holy Saturday – DAY OFF – pray, meditate, contemplate on your own

April 17 – 8:00 AM Social Hall … Sunday Readings

May 1 – 8:00 AM Social Hall … Sunday Readings + Eucharistic Adoration (7:15 AM – 8:00 AM)

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