March 19th, Third Sunday of Lent
This week, oh! Jesus, Your church celebrates the Feast day of St. Joseph and the Annunciation.
As husband of Mary, our mother, and foster father of Jesus. Joseph is the quiet, yet powerful,
leader of the holy family.
His trust in God saved his son, and lead his family through the silent years of scripture.
His words are not said, but his actions speak louder than words.
The Annunciation, Mary's accepting the path of life that made her the mother of God.
This week, St. Gabriel, the archangel, came and told Mary that she could change the worlds path
of history, if she would accept the role of being the mother of Jesus.
Her words of acceptance started salvation history for all of us.
Thank You Jesus, for so great a mother who was so willing to trust the Fathers plan for us all.
Help us to imitate St.Joseph, and truly trust You as Mary does.
Help us all also follow the plan You have for each of us.
Help us to truly see You in the breaking of the bread, and let us give all that we are to You
to guide.
Amen and Amen.
Thank You Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday DRINK AND TELL
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"The woman then left her water jar and went off into the town." -John 4:28
A Samaritan woman brought her water jar to the town well to fill it with water (Jn 4:7). Jesus,
sitting by the well, offered her living water instead (Jn 4:10). Jesus told her: "Whoever drinks
the water I give him will never be thirsty; no, the water I give shall become a fountain within
him, leaping up to provide eternal life" (Jn 4:14). The woman, filled with the flowing water of
the Spirit, forgot all about well water, and simply left her water jar sitting by the well. Her
only concern was to tell others about Jesus (Jn 4:28).
God created human beings to be physically and spiritually thirsty. We need to physically drink
every day, and need to spiritually drink even more frequently. Even the most hard-hearted are
thirsty for Jesus' living water, whether or not they recognize it. Once the Samaritan woman
drank of Jesus' living water, she couldn't help but bring that water to others. Likewise, it's
up to us to give God's thirsty people a drink of Jesus' living water.
The Samaritan woman teaches us that when we drink fully of the water Jesus offers, we will start
evangelizing. We'll be so filled with living water that we won't be able to help it. If we're
not evangelizing, it's likely a symptom that we're getting spiritually dehydrated. Jesus says:
"If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me; let him drink who believes in Me. Scripture has it:
'From within him rivers of living water shall flow' " (Jn 7:37-38). Come to Jesus; drink deeply;
tell the world about Him.
Prayer: Jesus, immerse me in Your living waters. "Water from the side of Christ, wash me."
Promise: "Doing the will of Him Who sent Me and bringing His work to completion is My food."
-Jn 4:34
Praise: Praise You, Jesus, the crucified Resurrection and the Life! (Jn 11:25). You are "the
Author of Life" (Acts 3:15).
Monday JOSEPH, THE "IMPETUS"
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"When Joseph awoke he did as the angel of the Lord had directed him and received her into his
home as his wife." -Matthew 1:24
Tuesday "THE PATH TO PEACE" (Lk 19:42)
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Thank you God my almighty Lord Jesus Christ of Nazareth my lord and savior, and thank you my
Holy Spirit for all that I got and that you have given me. In Jesus mighty name, I've prayed.
Amen!
(Fernando, Elgin, IL, , 3/18/2017 6:12:26 PM)
Father, we ask that You go before EB and surround her with Your Love and Angels. Protect her from
any breakdown, flat tires, bad traffic, bad weather, any delays, or evil and bring her home safely.
Thank You God, Amen.
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Encouragement for the brethren, O' Lord. Encouragement for the simple and humble lovers of Christ's
Sacred Heart. One day at a time, our daily bread. Amen.
(Anonymous, , 3/18/2017 2:33:49 PM)
Father, please heal my family and bring us back together. May this Easter be the healing that was
meant for us all. My husbands car broke down last week and he had to leave it at the garage till we
could find somewhere else where they could work on it. He went this morning to move it to another
garage which told him to be there between 8AM and 5PM. He did as they told him. They weren't opened,
but he said the car seemed to be working ok again. My thoughts...You took care of it for us! It was
going to cost $4000 (estimate) to fix it. He said where they took the axel out...maybe it did
something. I said, give Thanks to God...because I know You fixed it. Even if just until we get back
on our feet or can afford to trade it...I give You the glory. Thank You Father, In Jesus name I
pray and give You thanks. Amen
(Anonymous, , 3/18/2017 2:10:32 PM)
I come to You Father by way of Your most Holy Son, Jesus Christ. Through Him all things are possible,
this is what I believe. My grandson is on his way to a job interview. It's a job he's wanted for a
while. He's young and worked many jobs to have money for gas etc. while in school. Still in college,
he is needing a little more money. Please stand beside him as he is interviewed. He is always
nervous but seems much more so today. Calm him please and let him be confident and respectful. It's
much closer to home and he won't have to work so late at night. Father if it be Your will please
heal him of certain problems he deals with every day. Help and guide him to overcome all obstacles
in life. Please be with him today and always. In the name of Jesus Christ, Your Son and our Lord, I
pray. Amen
(Anonymous, , 3/18/2017 1:58:22 PM)
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CONVERSION GIFTS
"OPENING THE DOORS"
Lent is a favorable season for opening the doors to all in need and recognizing in them the face
of Christ. Each of us meets people like this every day. Each life we encounter is a gift
deserving acceptance, respect and love. The word of God helps us to open our eyes to welcome and
love life especially when it is weak and vulnerable.
"ALIVE AND POWERFUL"
The word of God is alive and powerful, capable of converting hearts and leading them back to God.
When we close our heart to the gift of God's word, we end up closing our heart to the gift of
our brothers and sisters.
THE TIME IS NOW
Lent is the favorable season for renewing our encounter with Christ, living in His word, in the
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