First Reading Zephaniah 3:14-18a
A savior is promised to Israel.
Responsorial Psalm Isaiah 12:2-3,4,5-6
A song of praise to God our savior
Second Reading Philippians 4:4-7
Rejoice always because the Lord is near.
Gospel Reading
Luke 3:10-18
This Sunday's Gospel continues last week's focus on John the Baptist and his role in preparing the way for Christ. Recall that last week's reading described John's appearance in the desert and established his connection with the prophetic tradition of Israel. If we were to read Luke's Gospel continuously, we would learn about John the Baptist challenging the crowds who came to him and calling upon them to show evidence of their repentance. John tells his listeners that they cannot rely on their lineage as Israelites because children of Abraham can be raised up from stones. Repentance, rather, must be observable in one's actions. Here, Luke is continuing to set up two important themes of his Gospel message: the Christian faith is expressed in one's actions, and the call to salvation is extended to everyone, Jews and Gentiles.
May 31 - The Solemnity of Pentecost: Transformation
May 24 - Ascension of the Lord : Call to be witnesses
May 17 - Sixth Sunday of Easter: An invitation to love
May 10 - Fifth Sunday in Easter : Jesus is the Way
May 3 - Fourth Sunday in Easter : I am the Gate
April 26 - Third Sunday in Easter : God who walks with us
April 19 - 2nd Sunday in Easter : The Doubting Thomas
April 12 – Easter : New Life in Christ
April 10 - Good Friday : Cross - the sign of God's love
April 9 - Holy Thursday : Divine Surrender
April 5 - Passion Sunday : Marching with Jesus
March 29 - Fifth Sunday in Lent : He is our Life
March 22 - Fourth Sunday in Lent : Spiritual Blindness
March 15 - Third Sunday in Lent : Living Water
March 8 - Second Sunday in Lent : Transfiguration
March 1 - First Sunday in Lent: Overcoming Temptation
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