Monday, March 18, 2024 – Day 34

Then the Lord said: Go out and stand on the mountain before the Lord; the Lord will pass by. There was a strong and violent wind rending the mountains and crushing rocks before the Lord—but the Lord was not in the wind; after the wind, an earthquake—but the Lord was...

Saturday, March 16, 2024 – Day 32

As we begin this weekend, once again our Lenten Message Series and the reflection for Day 32 seem to interconnect. Deacon Bob will highlight the need to “die to ourselves” in order to live for God.   The reflection today, in this week of practice and...

Friday, March 15, 2024 – Day 31

God, our heavenly Father, I confess that I have sinned against you and against others. I acknowledge my sin and with my whole heart intend to avoid sin in the future. Thank you that Jesus died to wipe out my sin. May I live in the freedom of his work as a true child...

Thursday, March 14, 2024 – Day 30

When Saint Pope John XXIII became Pope, he had a standard prayer that is so apropos to today’s reflection. As the Pope finished his nighttime prayers, he would add these words to his prayers: “Well, I did my best. It’s Your Church, so I’m going to bed now.”...

Wednesday, March 13, 2024 – Week 5 – Day 29

Oh, this is going to be a good week …Practice Prayer. A long time ago, when I was the parish priest overseeing youth ministry, teenagers would raise questions why we need to go to Mass and pray. I had a brilliant comparison. Some of the youths were in extra-curricular...