The One Thing Necessary: 5th Sunday of Lent
March 16, 2024
‘Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But, if it dies, it produces
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Finding it difficult to enter into a prayerful disposition this Holy Week? Or undecided on how you wish to pray through it? Our Holy Week booklet is here to accompany you!
The goal of Lent, as it is also for the Christian life, is a person.
Consequently, a deeper union with Christ and His Church should be the end towards which our Lenten practices are ordered. It is thus helpful to ask ourselves: how is (a given practice) leading me to greater love for God and others?
‘Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But, if it dies, it produces
What’s wrong with the world? As we scroll through the headlines of wars and crimes happening today, this question may surface in our thoughts. It has also been
If Jesus were to enter our churches today, what will He find? He would not find any cattle, sheep or doves, like in today’s gospel. But will He
In this Sunday’s gospel, we read about how Peter, James and John witnessed the transfiguration of Jesus. There on the high mountain, Jesus’ glory manifested in the presence
Finding it difficult to enter into a prayerful disposition this Holy Week? Or undecided on how you wish to pray through it? Our Holy Week booklet is here to accompany you!
The goal of Lent, as it is also for the Christian life, is a person. Consequently, a deeper union with Christ and His Church should be the end towards which our Lenten practices are ordered. It is thus helpful to ask ourselves: how is (a given practice) leading me to greater love for God and others?
We begin Lent tomorrow!
In our previous post, we invited you to enter into Lent with intentionality and a heart set on the Lord, the Who of this season.
The first intentional step you can take is to attend Ash Wednesday mass. As simple as that! For some of us,this could mean having to wake up earlier for a morning mass, or forgoing our lunch break to attend mass at noon. The second intentional step is to join the universal Church in abstinence and fasting.
How are you feeling as you enter into Lent? Perhaps you’re ready for the journey or perhaps you’re already tired at the thought of entering into the desert. We are here to encourage you to press on to seek the Lord!
In this Sunday's gospel, we read about how Peter, James and John witnessed the transfiguration of Jesus.
There on the high mountain, Jesus’ glory manifested in the presence of His loving Father. But what exactly does this mean for us? In moments where we are no longer on the mountain, close to the presence of our living God, how can we continue to be steadfast in the journey?
If Jesus were to enter our churches today, what will He find? He would not find any cattle, sheep or doves, like in today’s gospel. But will He find our hearts noisy and distracted with our worldly concerns and thoughts?
What’s wrong with the world? As we scroll through the headlines of wars and crimes happening today, this question may surface in our thoughts. It has also been pondered throughout human history, for the darkness in the world is not something unique to our time.
In this Sunday’s Gospel, we’re provided with the reminder that it was precisely into this sinful world that God sent his Son; Not to condemn it, but so that through Him we might be saved. (cf. Jn 3:17)
‘Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But, if it dies, it produces many seeds.’ (John 12:24)
In this Sunday’s Gospel, we’re reminded of the reality of death. At first glance, we may be quick to think of the physical and natural aspect of death. Yet, the call of Christ also entails dying to self – surrendering the desires, the habits and lifestyles that prevent us from following and loving Him.