In these first two weeks of Lent, we've begun a new stage of our Holy Year pilgrimage. We've seen human frailty and the glory ...

Jerusalem seems to have repented. It is a tantalising moment of hope, but again Jesus weeps over the city. The events of Palm Sunday are not the repentance that will free them from their rivalries and ...

16 March, Genesis 15.1-12, 17-18; Psalm 27; Philippians 3.17-4.1; Luke 13.31-end COMMENTING on the opening section of this Gospel passage, Rudolf Bultmann confessed: “I have no explanation to offer of ...

Sunday, March 16, is the Second Sunday of Lent. Mass readings: Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18; Psalm 27:1, 7-8, 8-9, 13-14; Philippians 3:17-4:1 or Philippians 3:20-4:1; Luke 9:28b-36.

Luke’s vision of Jesus is deeply attuned to God’s compassion, justice and concern for those most impoverished and ...

Area houses of worship are invited to share their news for our free weekly listings. Email information to Mercury Editor Tony ...

On this third Sunday of Lent, we are invited to become aware of ... In fact, the consuming fire actually made God present. Second, God offers a name that only deepens the mystery of divine presence.

As for the second statement in the father’s final words, it is echoed, centuries later, in the lyrics of a well-loved Christian song. “I once was lost but now I’m found” goes the song, inspired by ...

Lent 2025 will end on Thursday, April 17 and Easter Sunday 2025 will fall on Sunday ... the most unusual Easter date is March 22. The second place goes to April 24, and the third place goes ...

Lent is a 40-day period of prayer and fasting leading up to Easter Sunday, which ends on the Thursday ... the most unusual Easter date is March 22. The second place goes to April 24, and the ...