Fifth Sunday of Lent

Jer. 31:31-34
Ps. 51:3-4, 12-15
Heb. 5:7-9
Jn. 12:20-33

Bumper Stickers

• I considered atheism, but there weren't enough holidays.


• There is always death and taxes; however, death doesn't get worse every year.

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OPERATION RICE BOWL
    In today's Gospel, Jesus reminds us that judgment, repentance and dying to sin are necessary before we can truly know the joy of God's mercy, forgiveness, and new life in Christ. Jesus put it this way: "If you love your life, you must let it go...If you want to serve me, you must follow me and do what I do."

      As we continue our Operation Rice Bowl journey let us remember in prayer that we are one human family, regardless of our differences. Answering the call to love our neighbors will promote a culture of respect and lead to peace in our communities around the world. May our fasting keep us mindful we are "our brothers' and sisters' keepers." May our almsgiving assist Catholic Relief Services as we learn about HIV/AIDS programming in Zambia.