Today’s Scripture reflections for Holy Monday:

First Reading (Isaiah 42:1-7): The first Servant Song, where God's chosen one brings gentle justice to the nations, a foreshadowing of Christ’s mission.

Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 27:1-3, 13-14): The Lord is our light and salvation; in the face of fear and conflict, we are called to courage and trust.

Gospel (John 12:1-11): Mary of Bethany anoints Jesus' feet with costly perfume, an act of pure devotion that collides with Judas' calculating betrayal.

Through these readings, we are invited to consider the true cost of wholehearted love, to recognize how Christ’s gentle justice confronts worldly powers, and to enter Holy Week with a spirit of sacrificial devotion and unwavering trust.

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Holy Week Series - Part 1: Palm Sunday - The Unexpected King

Experience Palm Sunday like never before. Witness Jesus’s triumphant entry that was actually a royal protest challenging the powers of His day. Journey with us as we explore the hidden meanings behind the palms, the donkey, and the shouts of "Hosanna!" that would soon transform into cries of "Crucify Him!" This powerful retelling brings ancient Jerusalem to vivid life and reveals why this day changed history forever.

🎵 SPECIAL FEATURE: Don’t miss the beautiful Psalm rendition at the end of each video! These ancient prayers connect directly to each day's events and provide deeper spiritual reflection on what Jesus experienced.

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📖 Bible Passages for Further Study:

- Matthew 21:1-11

- Mark 11:1-11

- Luke 19:28-44

- John 12:12-19

- Zechariah 9:9 (Prophecy of the king riding on a donkey)

- Psalm 118:25-26 (Hosanna and "Blessed is he who comes")

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Today’s Scripture reflections for Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion:

At the Procession with Palms (Luke 19:28-40): Jesus enters Jerusalem riding a donkey, fulfilling prophecy and revealing the humble nature of His kingship.

First Reading (Isaiah 50:4-7): The Suffering Servant, despite persecution and humiliation, remains faithful and trusts in the Lord’s vindication.

Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24): "My God, my God, why have You abandoned me?"—a cry that moves from anguish to praise.

Second Reading (Philippians 2:6-11): Christ humbles Himself, obedient even unto death, and is exalted by the Father.

Gospel (Luke 22:14—23:56): The Passion narrative from the Last Supper through the Crucifixion, unveiling the full extent of Christ’s self-emptying love.

Through these readings, we are invited to walk with Christ from triumph to tragedy, to recognize the radical nature of His kingship, and to enter Holy Week with hearts open to the paradox of victory through surrender.

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Today’s Scripture reflections for Saturday of the Fifth Week of Lent:

First Reading (Ezekiel 37:21-28): God promises to gather His scattered people, making them one nation under one Shepherd, bringing peace and restoring the covenant forever.

Responsorial Psalm (Jeremiah 31:10, 11-12abcd, 13): The Lord will guard His flock; He ransoms and rejoices over His people.

Gospel (John 11:45-56): After raising Lazarus, Jesus becomes the focus of the leaders' plots, revealing that His death would gather the scattered children of God into one.

Through these readings, we are invited to trust in God's ability to gather what has been divided, to see Christ’s coming sacrifice as the healing of our brokenness, and to prepare our hearts for the unity and restoration offered through Holy Week.

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Today’s Scripture reflections for Friday of the Fifth Week of Lent:

First Reading (Jeremiah 20:10-13): Jeremiah, betrayed and surrounded by enemies, places his trust in the Lord who defends the innocent and delivers from the wicked.

Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 18:2-3a, 3bc-4, 5-6, 7): The Lord is our rock, fortress, and deliverer; in our distress, He hears our cry.

Gospel (John 10:31-42): Jesus faces accusations and threats from those unwilling to accept His works and His Word, yet remains unwavering in His mission.

Through these readings, we are invited to find our strength not in human approval but in God's faithfulness, to stand firm in truth when opposition rises, and to prepare our hearts for the trials and ultimate triumph of Holy Week.

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Today’s Scripture reflections for Thursday of the Fifth Week of Lent:

First Reading (Genesis 17:3-9): God establishes an everlasting covenant with Abraham, promising descendants and a land that endures beyond all generations.

Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 105:4-5, 6-7, 8-9): The Lord remembers His covenant forever, faithful to His promises through every age.

Gospel (John 8:51-59): Jesus reveals His divine identity by declaring, "Before Abraham was, I AM," proclaiming His eternal existence and unity with the Father.

Through these readings, we are invited to trust in the unfolding of God's promises, to recognize the profound connection between God's covenant with Abraham and Christ’s mission, and to prepare our hearts for the fulfillment of salvation during Holy Week.

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Today’s Scripture reflections for Wednesday of Holy Week (Spy Wednesday):

First Reading (Daniel 3:14-20, 91-92, 95): Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego refuse to bow to the king’s golden statue, are thrown into the fiery furnace, yet emerge unharmed with God walking among them.

Responsorial Psalm (Daniel 3:52-56): Blessed are You, O Lord; all creation praises Your glory and faithfulness.

Gospel (John 8:31-42): Jesus teaches that true freedom comes not from outward circumstances but from abiding in His word and becoming children of the truth.

Through these readings, we are invited to stand firm in the face of trials, to discern the difference between worldly compromise and true spiritual liberation, and to trust that God’s presence transforms every fiery trial we face.

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Today’s Scripture reflections for Tuesday of Holy Week:

First Reading (Numbers 21:4-9): The Israelites, suffering from poisonous serpents, are healed when they look upon a bronze serpent lifted high, a foreshadowing of Christ’s saving work.

Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 102:2-3, 16-18, 19-21): The Lord hears the cry of the poor and does not turn away from their suffering.

Gospel (John 8:21-30): Jesus proclaims that when He is lifted up, all will recognize His true identity and the saving love of the Father.

Through these readings, we are invited to face our wounds with faith, to trust that Christ’s Cross transforms suffering into salvation, and to find healing by lifting our eyes to the One who was lifted up for us during this sacred Holy Week journey.

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Today’s Scripture reflections for Monday of Holy Week:

First Reading (Daniel 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62): The innocent Susanna faces false accusation and death, but God raises up Daniel to reveal the truth and deliver justice.

Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6): Even when walking through the dark valley, the Lord is our Shepherd who leads and protects.

Gospel (John 8:12-20): Jesus declares, "I am the light of the world," offering hope and clarity amidst judgment, deception, and fear.

Through these readings, we are invited to trust God's presence even in moments of injustice, to stand courageously for truth when darkness surrounds us, and to become bearers of Christ's light as we journey closer to the Cross during Holy Week.

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Today’s Scripture reflections for the Fifth Sunday of Lent:

First Reading (Isaiah 43:16-21): God promises to make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert, offering new beginnings where there was once only despair.

Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6): Those who sow in tears will reap with rejoicing.

Second Reading (Philippians 3:8-14): Paul teaches that true righteousness comes not from the law but through faith in Christ, pressing forward toward the goal of eternal life.

Gospel (John 8:1-11): Jesus defends the woman caught in adultery, revealing the perfect balance of mercy and truth, offering freedom from condemnation and a call to new life.

Through these readings, we are invited to trust that God can transform impossible situations, free us from the chains of past mistakes, and lead us into newness of life as we prepare our hearts for Holy Week.

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