First Reading Acts of the Apostles 14:21-27
Paul and Barnabas proclaim the good news in many places.
Responsorial Psalm Psalm 145:8-9,10-11,12-13
A song of praise to God.
Second Reading Revelation 21:1-5a
John describes his vision of a new heaven and a new earth.
Gospel Reading
John 13:31-33a,34-35
Jesus gives his disciples a new commandment: love one another.
Background on the Gospel Reading
Today's Gospel again comes from the Gospel of John. Like last week, today we hear words spoken by Jesus before his death and Resurrection. Jesus is teaching at the Last Supper.
John's Gospel does not include an institution of the Eucharist narrative; instead, Jesus washes his disciples' feet. Immediately after, Jesus predicts his betrayal by Judas. Today's Gospel follows that prediction. It can be read as a continuing explanation of Jesus' act of washing his disciples' feet. It begins with the announcement that this is the moment when the Son of Man will be glorified. This theme continues throughout John's Passion. Jesus will be glorified in his death on the cross and in his Resurrection, and the disciples will glorify Jesus in the love they show.
John's Gospel does not present a sentimental view of love. This is a type of love that is shown in service and sacrifice. It is difficult to choose to love when faced with hatred and anger. Jesus tells the disciples that all will know that they are his disciples because of the love they show for one another. This description of the early Christian community will be repeated in the Acts of the Apostles: “See how they love one another.” Christian love is the hallmark of Christianity. We see it lived in the witness of the martyrs. We see it in the example of the lives of the saints. We see it in the holy women and men who live and love daily, making small and large sacrifices for others.
March 30 - Saturday Week Three : Real Prayer
March 29 - Friday Week Three : Love one another
March 28 - Thursdat week Three : Which side are you in?
March 27 - Wednesday Week Three : Glorify the LORD
March 26 - Tuesday Week Three : Forgiveness
March 25 - Monday week Three : Fear Not
March 24 - Third Sunday of Lent: Repentance
March 23 - Saturday Week Two : Mercyfull Father
March 22- Friday Week Two : Wicked Servents
March 21 - Thursday Week Two - Sin of Omission
March 20 - Wednesday Week Two : Servent Leadership
March 19 - Tuesday Week Two : St. Joseph Pray For Us
March 18 - Monday Week two : Reap what you sow
March 17 - Second Sunday of Lent: Transfiguration
March 16 - Satirday Week One : Love your enemies
March 15 - Friday Week One : Unresolved Anger is Sin
March 14 - Thursday Week one : Our Father in Heaven
March 13 - Wednesday Week One : Conversion
March 12 - Tuesday First week of Lent
March 6 - Monday First week of Lent :You Did It To Me
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