Fifth Sunday of Lent 2 April 2017 “I am the resurrection and the life.” Introduction In today’s Gospel Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead. This great sign points us forward to Easter when, in the resurrection, Jesus will defeat death for all of us. Today’s Readings First Reading: Ezekiel 37:12-14 The Lord promises to open […]

Fourth Sunday of Lent 26 March 2017 “Blind? If you were, you would not be guilty, but since you say, ‘We see,’ your guilt remains.” Introduction Light and darkness; sight and blindness; forgiveness of sin and the fullness of life. All of these are major Lenten themes, and are to be found in the Gospel […]

Third Sunday of Lent 19 March 2017 “Now we no longer believe because of what you told us; we have heard him ourselves and we know that he really is the saviour of the world.” Introduction Jesus is the fountain we thirst for and the one who brings everlasting life to all. Today’s Readings First […]

Second Sunday of Lent 12 March 2017 “This is my Son, the Beloved; he enjoys my favour.” Introduction Jesus is truly God and truly human. The Father reveals his identity in front of the disciples and, in turn, shows us who we are as beloved members of Christ’s body. Today’s Readings First Reading: Genesis 12:1-4 […]