Exodus 17:3-7 Psalm 95 Romans 5:1-2.5-8 John 4:5-42 In most west African traditions, when a guest comes to your house, the first thing to do is to give him or her water to drink. Then after, the greeting protocol begins. This act has socio-spiritual impacts on society: from a sociological point of view, giving water … Continue reading Third Sunday of Lent, year A
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THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT, YEAR A THEME: “THE LIVING WATER” ((Readings: 1st: Ex 17:3-7; Ps: 94; 2nd: Rom 5:1-2.5-8; Gos: Jn 4:5-42)) Today is the 3rd Sunday of Lent, our mother church Is inviting us to come and drink from the wells of living water. Water is one of the most essential requirements for the sustenance of all … Continue reading
The Glory that awaits us
Sunday readings in brief Lent 2 year A Genesis 12:1-4; Psalms 32(33); 2 Tim 1:8-10; Mathew 17:1-9 The Glory that awaits us Dear friends, today is the second Sunday of Lent. We have complete 11 days of Lenten observance. I would like to invite us even before we reflect of today’s readings, to pause for … Continue reading The Glory that awaits us
“LENT AS A JOURNEY TO TRANSFIGURATION”
SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT, YEAR A THEME: “LENT AS A JOURNEY TO TRANSFIGURATION” ((Readings: 1st: Gen 12:1-4; Ps: 32; 2nd: 2Tim 1:8-10; Gos: Mt 17:1-9)) Today being the second Sunday of Lent, our Holy mother church is teaching us that Lent is a period of detachment from the past, renewal, and transformation. Jesus took some of his disciples … Continue reading “LENT AS A JOURNEY TO TRANSFIGURATION”
First Sunday of Lent year A
First reading Genesis 2:7-9;31-7 Psalm 51 Second reading Romans 5:12-19 Gospel Matthew 4: 1-11 Since last Wednesday we have started a new spiritual journey, the Lenten period. We have begun a forty days journey of fasting, praying, and almsgiving. This is a moment to be closer to God through our ways of living. The Lenten … Continue reading First Sunday of Lent year A
