Ways to encounter Jesus in Holy Week

By Rev. Michael P. Hanifin | March 31, 2023

Sunday, April 2, 2023 READINGS: IS 50:4-7; PS 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24; PHIL 2:6-11; MT 27:11-54 Holy Week begins with the reading of the Lord’s Passion from the Gospel of Matthew. It is fitting that during this week we intensely focus our minds and hearts on the steps of our Savior as He laid down His…

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Lent: a time to put God first

By Rev. Michael P. Hanifin | March 24, 2023

Sunday, March 19, 2023 READINGS: EZ 37:12-14; PS 130:1-8; ROM 8:8-11; JN 11:1-45 At this point in our Lenten journey, it is tempting to grow weary of the spiritual disciplines we have taken on. Today’s readings inspire us to remain faithful, in grateful response to a God who loves us so much. In our first…

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Lent: a time to open our eyes

By Rev. Michael P. Hanifin | March 17, 2023

Sunday, March 19, 2023 READINGS: 1 SM 16:1B, 6-7, 10-13A; PS 23:1-6; EPH 5:8-14; JN 9:1-41  The readings on the fourth Sunday of Lent are filled with contrasting images — God’s vision versus human vision, the light of Christ versus the darkness of sin, spiritual blindness versus spiritual sightedness. Embracing a faith filled life as…

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