A Reading from the Book of Genesis
Gn. 12:1-4a
Paul uses Abraham as the paradigm of Christian faith. Abraham never questioned or doubted God's promise. He went as the Lord directed him. God calls you in the history of your life. All his works are trustworthy, as we sing in the Responsorial Psalm. Stanza two refers to the promise. Stanza three could be your answer.
The Responsorial Psalm is that that we put our trust in Jesus because of his love and kindness and that he has done great things for us, so we should be filled with joy and love for him and to be like him
in your self-giving. He raises up the lowly from the dust; from the dunghill he lifts up the poor. Our help is from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. The Lord hears the cry of the poor!
A Reading, From the First Letter of Saint Paul to the Timothy
2 Tm 1:8b-10
God has saved you and called you to a holy life. Fidelity to this call may entail hardship, especially when you have to be among people who live more or less unholy lives. Do you have the courage to be different? Think of the promises!
In the Gospel of Matthew
Mt 4:1-11
"Fear" in the context of this Bible passage means "wholesome awe." For a brief moment the disciples experience the reality of the promise, "life and immortality." But the daily life experience of a Christian entails seeing " no one else but Jesus." When fidelity to your call to a holy life is tempted, pray for faith in the invisible but true reality of God's promise.
Newsy Notes
***********************************************
Deacon Bob Brazier, CRE
************************************************
REMEMBER
1ST COMMUNION
Remember we will be having our Jesus Day Retreat for all of our 2nd Graders on Saturday March11 from 9:30 am -2:00 pm in the Parish Dining Hall.
Hope to see all of you there!
"CONFIRMATION"
"Remember"
Our next 8th Grade Confirmation Class will be held in Faith Formation Room at 11:15 on March 26th
Remember to have Chapter 11 done and your Saint Project!
Address future PSR and Sacramental Preparation Questions to:
Deacon Bob Brazier at bbrazier@sttm.org
|