by faceforward | Mar 28, 2019 | Weekly Faith
The Fourth Sunday of Lent Readings:Joshua 5:9–12Psalm 34:2–72 Corinthians 5:17–21Luke 15:1–3, 11–32 In today’s First Reading, God forgives “the reproach” of the generations who grumbled against Him after the Exodus. On the threshold of the promised land, Israel can...
by faceforward | Mar 13, 2019 | Weekly Faith
The Second Sunday of Lent Readings: Genesis 15:5–12, 17–18Psalm 27:1, 7–9, 13–14Philippians 3:17–4:1Luke 9:28–36 In today’s Gospel, we go up to the mountain with Peter, John, and James. There we see Jesus “transfigured,” speaking with Moses and Elijah...
by faceforward | Mar 7, 2019 | Weekly Faith
Forty Days: Reflecting on the First Sunday of Lent Readings: Deuteronomy 26:4–10Psalm 91:1–2, 10–15Romans 10:8–13Luke 4:1–13 In today’s epic Gospel scene, Jesus relives in His flesh the history of Israel. We’ve already seen that, like Israel, Jesus has passed through...
by faceforward | Mar 5, 2019 | Face Forward
Lent is a journey of prayer, repentance and fasting, rewarded by seven weeks of Easter. It’s also time for the inevitable question “what are you giving up for Lent?” Afterall, Lent is about stretching ourselves – it is a time for self-examination and reflection,...
by faceforward | Feb 25, 2019 | Face Forward, Infographics
Lent and Easter Infographic As Lent and Easter quickly approach, we take a closer look at the pillars of Lent and the importance of each of the coming days. ]]>
