This document provides a summary of the readings for the Fifth Sunday of Lent. It discusses how Jesus comforts Martha and Mary over the death of their brother Lazarus by saying those who believe in him will never die. The first reading talks about the exile and return of Israel as a metaphor for death and resurrection. The second reading discusses how the spirit that raised Jesus from the dead now lives within believers. The Gospel passage recounts Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead, showing he has power over life and death. The prayer of the faithful asks Jesus to help believers overcome fear of death through their love for him.
This meditation on the Way of the Cross combines the passion of Jesus as portrayed in the Stations of the Cross, and Jesus’ message from the Gospel of St. Matthew on the last judgment. “Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least ones of mine, you did it for me.” Matt. 25:40.
The meaning of this scripture passage is summarized in the Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy. This Way of the Cross correlates a work of mercy with each Station of the Cross.
A quote from St. Louise de Marillac is included with each station. These meditations on charity and the passion of Jesus were mysteries close to her heart.
Credits
Artwork by Sr. Mary Polutanovich, D.C.
Photos by Sr. Claire Sweeney, D.C. & Sr. Therese MacKinnon, D.C.
Script by Sr. Therese MacKinnon, D.C.
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The meaning of this scripture passage is summarized in the Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy. This Way of the Cross correlates a work of mercy with each Station of the Cross.
A quote from St. Louise de Marillac is included with each station. These meditations on charity and the passion of Jesus were mysteries close to her heart.
Credits
Artwork by Sr. Mary Polutanovich, D.C.
Photos by Sr. Claire Sweeney, D.C. & Sr. Therese MacKinnon, D.C.
Script by Sr. Therese MacKinnon, D.C.
Daughters of Charity
4330 Olive Street
St. Louis, MO 63108-2622
Top Five Good News Bible Verses - Brent Lokkerrfochler
Want to restore the joy of your salvation? Then consider these astoundingly joy-inducing scriptures. This is truly good news, not just partially good news! From a talk given by Pastor Brent Lokker at Blazing Fire Church 11-3-18. BlazingFire.org
How does a husband truly love his wife? God teaches us that he loves her as Christ loved the church and as his own body. In this lesson, we explore what that means for husbands to do for their wives each day.
For a talk given at Blazing Fire Church on Jan 5, 2019. Pastor Brent encourages us to perceive and embrace change in how we see ourselves as part of the Ekklesia of Jesus our King. blazingfire.org To listen to the talk, please go to https://blazingfire.podbean.com/e/change-is-good-1546755009/
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1. FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT
Christ the resurrection and the life
Introduction
In today’s Gospel we see a scene which is all too common in our own world-
people weeping over the death of a loved one. Jesus is at the heart of this sad
scene, for it is his good friend Lazarus who is dead. In the midst of the darkness
Jesus shines as the light of hope. He tells Lazarus’ sisters that those who believe
in him never really die. He says the same to us.
Introduction to the Readings
First Reading (Ezekiel 37:12-14)
The exile of the people to Babylon is described in terms of death. And their return
home is described in terms of resurrection and spiritual renewal.
Second Reading (Romans 8:8-11)
It was the spirit who raised Jesus from the dead. Now this same spirit lives in us.
Therefore, we have no need to be afraid of death.
Gospel (John 11: 1-45)
By raising his friend Lazarus from the dead, Jesus shows that he is Lord of life
and death.
PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL
Let us pray that Jesus, the Lord of life and death, may keep us rooted in a love
which overcomes death and casts out all fear. R. Lord, hear our prayer.
For the church: that it may never tire in announcing to all people the good news
of eternal life won for us by Christ. We pray to the Lord.
For all our political leaders: that they may facilitate the work of those engaged in
caring for and in preserving life. We pray to the Lord.
For all those who are saddened by the death of a dear one: that the words of
Christ may bring them peace and consolation. We pray to the Lord.
That we may believe ever more firmly that, as we journey through life, we are
journeying with Christ and with each other towards the promise land of eternal
life. We pray to the Lord.
For our departed relatives and friends: that we may not grieve for them as people
who have no hope. They have gone to heaven to see, to know, to worship, to
love and to intercede for us. We pray to the Lord.
For local needs.
2. Communion Reflection
I believe in death.
I believe that it is part of life.
I believe that we are born to die,
to die that we may live more fully;
born to die a little each day
to selfishness,
to pretence,
and to sin.
I believe that every time we pass
from one stage of life to another,
something in us dies
and something new is born.
I believe we taste death
in moments of loneliness and rejection,
in moments of sorrow and disappointment,
when we are afraid, lose courage and give up,
when we see our dreams broken,
and every time we say goodbye.
I believe, too, that we are dying before our time
when we live in bitterness,
in hatred
and in isolation.
I believe that each day
we are creating our own death
by the way we live.
To those who believe in Christ,
death is a gateway,
a gateway to eternal life.