Echoing God’s Word
Reflections on the readings from the Lectionary
Reflections on the readings from the Lectionary by Rev. Clement D. Thibodeau (1932-2017)
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Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time - February 16, 2025
Jeremiah 17:5-8 - Curses or blessings: depending on whom you trust.
Psalm 1:1-6 - Blessed and prosperous the ones who trust in the Lord.
1 Corinthians 15:12,16-20 - If Christ is not alive, why do we believe?
Luke 6:17,20-26 - Blessings and woes: not just beatitudes.
Seventh and Eight Sundays of Ordinary Time - February 23 and March 2
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First Sunday of Lent - March 9, 2025
Deuteronomy 26:4-10 - Our salvation is rooted in God’s actions in history.
Psalm 91:1-2,10-15 - We can trust in God’s love.
Romans 10:8-13 - Salvation comes to us from Christ’s resurrection
Luke 4:1-13 - Jesus is ever faithful to the Father.
Second Sunday of Lent - March 16, 2025
Genesis 15:5-12,17-18 - Abraham trusted God totally.
Philippians 3:17-4:1 - Christ will transform our earthly being.
Luke 9:28-36 - The community is given notice of the resurrection.
Psalm 27:1,7-9,13-14 - The Lord who is light brings light in our lives.
Third Sunday of Lent - March 23, 2025
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 the Son’s life.
John 4:5-42 - The Woman of Samaria thirsted for eternal life.
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Fourth Sunday of Lent - March 30, 2025
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.
There are alternative readings for this Sunday.
Fifth Sunday of Lent - April 6, 2025
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.
There are alternative readings for this Sunday.
Palm Sunday - April 13, 2025
Procession: Luke 19:28-40 - Blessed is he who comes as king in the name of the Lord.
Isaiah 50:4-7 - The Lord’s Servant submits to humiliation and torture.
Philippians 2:6-11 - Humble and obedient to death, Jesus is raised up.
Luke 22:14-23:56 - The Passion and death of Jesus Christ.
Triduum Including Easter Sunday - April 17-20, 2025
Acts 10:34,37-43 - We know him because we have experienced him.
Psalm 118 - This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice!
Colossians 3:1-44 - Since we already share in the resurrection, let us be worthy.
John 20:1-9 - Those closest to Jesus are witnesses that the tomb is empty.
Second Sunday of Easter - April 27, 2025
Acts 5:12-32 - Faith in Jesus heals many in Jerusalem.
Revelation 1:9-13, 17-19 - Christ, the Living One, loves us.
John 20:19-31 - Jesus promises greater blessings to us.
Third Sunday of Easter - May 4, 2025
Acts 5:27, 32,40-41 - The apostles chose to obey God rather than men.
Revelation 5:11-14 - The Lamb is worthy to receive the praise of all.
John 21:1-19 - Jesus cements his love for Peter at a startling breakfast
Fourth Sunday of Easter - May 11, 2025
Acts 13:14, 43-52 - Good news welcomed by those chosen for eternal life.
Revelation 7:9, 14-17 - Great multitudes will worship God.
John 10:27-30 - Jesus and the Father work together for the Church.
Fifth Sunday of Easter - May 18, 2025
Acts 14:21-22 - New believers must persevere in faith.
Revelation 21:1-5 - God will dwell among his people as in a holy place.
John 13:31-35 - Jesus gives a new commandment: Love as he loved.
Sixth Sunday of Easter - May 25, 2025
Acts 15:1-2,22-29 - Observing the Law of Moses is not required.
Revelation 21:10-14,22-23 - In the New Jerusalem, the Lord is the only light.
John 14:23-29 - Obedience in Jesus Christ will make him dwell here.
Seventh Sunday of Easter - June 1, 2025
Acts 7:55-60 - Jesus receives Stephen into heaven.
Revelation 22:12-14,16-17,20 - We urgently long for Jesus to return.
John 17:20-26 - Jesus prays for us who have come to believe.
Solemnity of Pentecost - June 8, 2025
Acts 2:1-11 - The community is filled with the Holy Spirit.
1 Corinthians 12:3-7,12-13 - The Spirit creates a new body of Christ
John 20:19-23 - Jesus comes to those who fear, bringing peace.
Psalm 104:1,24,29-31,34 - God’s Spirit has all power.
Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity - June 15, 2025
Proverbs 8:22-31 - Wisdom was with God at the beginning of creation.
Romans 5:1-5 - Through the Spirit, God’s love has been given to us.
John 16:12-15 - Jesus promises the Spirit of Truth in those who believe.
Solemnity of the Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ - June 22, 2025
Genesis 14:18-20 - Melchizedek, priest, offers bread and wine.
1 Corinthians 11:23-26 - Jesus offers his body and blood in sacrifice.
Luke 9:11-17 - Jesus satisfies all our hungers.
