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This is an invitation. For some this may be a spring board for meditation, for others a source of insight and for others the beginning or renewal of a mystical relationship with our God. However the Spirit leads you, may you experience peace!
Sunday February 21st Monday February 22nd TuesdayFebruary 23rd Wednesday February 24tht Thursday February 25th Friday February 26th Saturday February 27th
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First Sunday of Lent February 21st
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Deuteronomy 26:4 – 10 Romans 10:8 – 13 Luke 4:1 – 13
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"One does not live on bread alone." (Luke 4)
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Help me to put aside my own convenience to enable the growth of others in their love for you. Return to top
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Monday February 22nd
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1 Peter 5:1 – 4 Matthew 16:13 – 19
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"I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven." (Matthew 16)
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Show me the way to spend myself for others. Return to top
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Tuesday February 23rd
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Isaiah 55:10 – 11 Matthew 6:7 – 15
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"Just as from the heavens the rain and snow come down and not return till they have watered the earth, making it fertile and fruitful, .... so shall my word be that goes forth from my mouth; ... It shall not return to me void..." (Isaiah 55)
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Help me to remember all who have brought your word to me: parents, teachers, clergy, religious and friends. Return to top
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Wednesday February 24th
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Jonah 3:1 – 10 Luke 11: 29 – 32 |
"Just as Jonah became a sign to the Ninevites, so will the Son of Man be to this generation." (Luke 11)
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Help me to open my eyes to the life-giving message of the Gospel. Return to top
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Thursday February 25th
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Esther C: 12, 14 – 16, 23 – 25 Matthew 7:7 – 12 |
"Ask and it will be given to you. For everyone who asks, receives; and the one who seeks finds." (Matthew 7) |
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Help me to remember those who are lost, frightened and despairing. Return to top
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Friday February 26th
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Ezekiel 18:21 – 29 Matthew 5:20 – 26
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"If you bring your gift to the altar, and there recall that your brother has anything against you, leave your gift there at the altar, go and first be reconciled with your brother." (Matthew 5)
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Help me to believe the life of each person is sacred. Return to top
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Saturday February 27th
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Deuteronomy 26:16 – 19 Matthew 5:43 – 48 |
"For if you love those who love you, what recompense will you have?" (Matthew 5)
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Help me to show care and concern for all people. Return to top
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