The Bible is filled with blessings – they are the attribute of all those whose relationship with God has a special character. The PSALMS tell us about those who are blessed: “Blessed is the man whose delight is in the law of the Lord” (Psalm 1:1). “Blessed are all who […]
5th Sunday of Lent, Year A – 2023
The first reading of this Sunday is quite astonishing (Ezechiel 37:12-14). Only three verses but they offer six promises – promises from God himself. Promises of resurrection, of life, of a homeland, of the gift of God’s Spirit, of knowing God himself. Promises repeated, for good measure! And the text […]
5th Sunday of Lent, Year A – 2020
W A I T I N G ! I know very few people who like to… WAIT. In general people do not like delays, postponements, adjournments. Of course, this can mean a pause, a rest, but this is not what we want. We are a generation where not only […]