Sunday, April 1, 2012

Holy Saturday: Courage

Readings:




Reflection:




Jesus, you knew that life doesn't end on the cross. It was only the
beginning of a new and glorious eternal life.

Pray: First Glorious Mystery - Resurrection

Good Friday: Transformed

Readings:



Isaiah 52.13-53.12
Hebrews 4.14-16, 5.7-9
John 18.1-19.42



Reflection:



Help me transform my soul, die to sin and death, and be reborn in your love and eternal life.

Pray: Fifth Sorrowful Mystery - Crucifixion

Holy Thursday: Way, Truth, Life

Readings:



Exodus 12.1-8, 11-14
1 Corinthians 11.23-26
John 13.1-15


Reflection:


Jesus, may I strive to be all you created me for, spreading the love of God
and the truth of our faith wherever I am.

Pray: Fourth Sorrowful Mystery - Carrying of the Cross

April 4: At Our Side

Readings:



Isaiah 50.4-9a
Matthew 26.14-25



Reflection:


Holy Queen, at your side I suffer the loss of your son. With me you
suffer too - for my losses, inequities, weaknesses and longings.

Pray: Third Sorrowful Mystery - Crown of Thorns

April 3: Turning to Mary

Readings:



Isaiah 49.1-6
John 13.21-33, 36-38

Reflection:


Holy Mary, to you I send up my cries, to you I sing my hopes for myself and
the world, with you I pray now and forever.

Prayer: Second Sorrowful Mystery - Scourging at the Pillar

April 2: Mary, Our Model

Readings:







Reflection:







Holy Mary, through you I hope to know and love your son.



Pray: First Sorrowful Mystery - Agony in the Garden.

The 6th Sunday of Lent: The Power of the Rosary

This last week's reflections will focus on the pillar of The Rosary.

Readings:


Mark 11.1-10


Isaiah 50.4-7
Philippians 2.6-11
Mark 14.1-15.47


Reflection:

We remember Jesus' passion and death by praying the Rosary. Pray:
Third Joyful Mystery - Birth of Jesus.