Exodus 17: 3-7
Psalm 95: 1-2, 6-9
Romans 5: 1-2, 5-8
John 4: 5-42
Are you wondering why we are not doing the 'normal' readings for Year C? Whenever a parish has adults (and children over age 7) preparing for the Easter Sacraments - the Sacraments of Initiation- we take the 3rd, 4th. and 5th Sundays in Lent to focus on the foundational symbols of baptism, and the Gospels in the A cycle of readings are particularly suited to that focus.
We believe baptism gives us new life, a fresh start- like the spring bulbs emerging from the barren ground, watered by the rain. We believe that only in God can our ultimate desires be met, our deepest thirsts quenched. We trust that those places deep within ourselves that are parched, dry and weary can truly be revived by the One who promises living water.
- In what way are you parched?
- For what new growth are you hopeful?
- How are you isolated from others, or cause others to feel outcast? How might that be addressed?
The First Scrutiny for our Elect (Lori, Evelyn, Emily, Richard, Alaina and Natalie) will be at the 9:30am Mass this Sunday, followed by a regular session.
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