Episodes
Tuesday Feb 23, 2016
February 28 - 3rd Sunday of Lent : Repentance
Tuesday Feb 23, 2016
Tuesday Feb 23, 2016
First Reading Exodus 3:1-8a,13-15
God speaks to Moses from the burning bush and sends him to the Israelites.
Responsorial Psalm Psalm
103:1-4,6-7,8,11
A prayer in praise of God's mercy
Second Reading 1 Corinthians
10:1-6,10-12
Paul teaches that the Scriptures were written to set an example for us.
Gospel Reading
Luke 13:1-9
The patience of God super abounds the Judgement of God. The longer a barren tree is left to grow, the greater the mischief it would perpetuate. Therefore it needs to be cut off. But God is so generous to give us a second chance so that we might not only bear fruits of good works but also rend our hearts and come back to God with repentance.
Wednesday Feb 17, 2016
February 21 - Second Sunday of Lent: Transfiguration
Wednesday Feb 17, 2016
Wednesday Feb 17, 2016
First Reading Genesis
15:5-12,17-18
God makes a covenant with Abraham, promising him many descendants.
Responsorial Psalm Psalm
27:1,7-8,8-9,13-14
A prayer to God who is our salvation
Second Reading Philippians
3:17-4:1 (or shorter form, Philippians 3:20-4:1)
Paul encourages the Philippians to remain firm in their faith that Christ will
subject all things to himself.
Gospel Reading
Luke 9:28b-36
For the apostles the transfiguration was an awe-inspiring experience. They had never seen their master like this before. Peter, filled with consolation says,“Lord, it is good for us to be here. Let us erect three booths here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” On Mount Tabor they didn't want to leave. In the Garden of Gethsemane they didn't want to stay. When Jesus was arrested they all fled. But it is not to be. The transfiguration is only a preparation for things to come. With Jesus they must descend the mountain to the valley below and on to the garden of Gethsemane and Calvary.
Wednesday Feb 10, 2016
February 14 - First Sunday of Lent : Temptation
Wednesday Feb 10, 2016
Wednesday Feb 10, 2016
First
Reading Deuteronomy 26:4-10
Moses describes the offering of praise for God's deliverance of Israel.
Responsorial
Psalm Psalm 91:1-2,10-11,12-13,14-15
A prayer for God's protection
Second
Reading Romans 10:8-13
Paul teaches that we are saved by faith.
Gospel
Reading
Luke 4:1-13
Tuesday Feb 09, 2016
February 10 - Lent 2016
Tuesday Feb 09, 2016
Tuesday Feb 09, 2016
Tuesday Feb 02, 2016
February 7 – Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time : Disciple's Call
Tuesday Feb 02, 2016
Tuesday Feb 02, 2016
First Reading Isaiah 6:1-2a,3-8
Isaiah describes his vision and call from the Lord.
Responsorial Psalm Psalm 138:1-5,7-8
A song of thanks to God who saves us
Second Reading 1 Corinthians
15:1-11 (shorter form, 1 Corinthians 15:3-8,11)
Paul reminds the Corinthians of the gospel that he announced to them.
Gospel Reading
Luke 5:1-11
In today’s Gospel Peter trusts and obeys God's word: "at Thy Word I will lay my nets". In doing so he experiences God's power in the great catch of fish. Because Peter accepts his own inadequacy and sinfulness God is able to change him. The scratches in our lives could become beautiful opportunities for God to turn a negative into a positive, a minus into a plus.