Echoing God's Word - Lenten Reflections

Reflections on Readings from the Lectionary by Rev. Clement D. Thibodeau (1932-2017).
(Click on the date to read the reflection)
First Sunday of Lent - February 26, 2023
Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7 - The human race rebels against God.
Romans 5:12-19 - Disobedience of Adam; Obedience of Christ.
Matthew 4:1-11 - Jesus defines his mission through testing.
Second Sunday of Lent - March 5, 2023
Genesis 12:1-4 - God calls Abraham to make of him a blessing.
2 Timothy 1:8-10 - God calls us in Christ to life everlasting.
Matthew 17:1-9 - The light of divine life shines through Jesus.
Third Sunday of Lent - March 12, 2023
Exodus 17:3-7 - In the desert, Israel thirsted for more than water.
Romans 5:1-2,5-8 - God has loved us to the point of giving his Son's life.
John 4:5-42 - The Woman of Samaria thirsted for eternal life.
Fourth Sunday of Lent - March 19, 2023
1 Samuel 16:6-7,10-13 - The Lord chose David to be a king pure of heart.
Ephesians 5:8-14 - Christ calls us to be holy and to love tenderly.
John 9:1-41 - The touch of Christ brings light to one living in darkness.
Fifth Sunday of Lent - March 26, 2023
Ezekiel 37:12-14 - God will restore Israel to life and to land.
Romans 8:8-11 -The Spirit in us grants resurrection already.
John 11:1-45 - Jesus gives new life to Lazarus who had died.
Palm Sunday -April 2, 2023
Procession:
Matthew 21:1-11 - Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Mass:
Isaiah 50:4-7 - The Servant does not avoid humiliation and torture.
Philippians 2:6-11 - Jesus is humble and obedient and is raised up.
Matthew 26:14-27:66 - The Passion and death of Jesus Christ