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

First Reading (Jeremiah 7:23-28): God calls His people to obedience, but their refusal to listen reveals hardened hearts and a path of ruin.

Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9): If today you hear His voice, harden not your hearts.

Gospel (Luke 11:14-23): Jesus declares that His power over evil proves the arrival of the Kingdom of God and calls His followers to choose firmly where they stand.

Through these readings, we are invited to hear God's voice anew, to soften our hearts to His call, and to stand boldly with Christ in the battle between light and darkness during this sacred Lenten journey.

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Today’s Scripture reflections for Wednesday of the Third Week of Lent:

First Reading (Deuteronomy 4:1, 5-9): Moses urges the people to observe God's commands faithfully, promising that they will find life and blessing by walking in His ways.

Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20): Praise the Lord, for He reveals His statutes and decrees to His people, setting them apart by His Word.

Gospel (Matthew 5:17-19): Jesus declares that He has come not to abolish the Law, but to fulfill it, calling His followers to live with faithful hearts and obedient lives.

Through these readings, we are reminded that God’s covenant is alive, His promises endure, and our call is to live His law with love and integrity through this Lenten journey.

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Today’s Scripture reflections for the Solemnity of the Annunciation:

First Reading (Isaiah 7:10-14; 8:10): The prophecy of Emmanuel—God with us—born of a virgin as a sign of salvation.

Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 40:7-8a, 8b-9, 10, 11): Here I am, Lord; I come to do Your will.

Second Reading (Hebrews 10:4-10): Christ offers His body once for all, fulfilling the will of the Father and replacing all former sacrifices.

Gospel (Luke 1:26-38): Mary receives the angel's message with faith and surrender, giving her "yes" that changes the world forever.

Through these readings, we are invited to marvel at the mystery of the Incarnation, to trust in God's promises, and to offer our own courageous "yes" in response to His call during this sacred Lenten journey.

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Today’s Scripture reflections for Monday of the Third Week of Lent:

First Reading (2 Kings 5:1-15ab): Naaman, a proud commander, humbles himself to bathe in the Jordan River and receives healing by God's mercy.

Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 42:2-3; 43:3-4): Athirst is my soul for the living God; send forth Your light and fidelity to lead me.

Gospel (Luke 4:24-30): Jesus faces rejection in His hometown but walks unshaken, revealing that God's reach and mercy extend far beyond human boundaries.

Through these readings, we are invited to set aside pride, to thirst deeply for God’s presence, and to trust that His grace is at work even when rejected or misunderstood.

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

First Reading (Exodus 3:1-8a, 13-15): God reveals Himself as “I AM” to Moses and promises to deliver His people from slavery.

Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 103:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8, 11): The Lord is kind and merciful, slow to anger and rich in compassion.

Second Reading (1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12): Paul warns believers to learn from Israel's history, to remain vigilant, and to stand firm in faith.

Gospel (Luke 13:1-9): Jesus urges repentance and tells the parable of the barren fig tree, calling for lives that bear real fruit.

Through these readings, we are invited to embrace God's mercy while there is still time, to turn away from complacency, and to cultivate a life rooted in repentance and fruitfulness during this Lenten journey.

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

First Reading (Micah 7:14-15, 18-20): God delights in mercy, casting our sins into the depths of the sea, showing unfailing love to His people.

Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 103:1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-12): The Lord is kind and merciful, slow to anger and rich in compassion.

Gospel (Luke 15:1-3, 11-32): Jesus tells the parable of the prodigal son, revealing the Father's joy in welcoming home those who repent and return.

Through these readings, we are invited to trust in the tender mercy of God, to return to Him with confidence, and to celebrate the joy of coming home to His embrace during this Lenten journey.

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

First Reading (Genesis 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a): Joseph is betrayed by his brothers and sold into slavery, yet God's plan for redemption and salvation is quietly unfolding.

Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 105:16-17, 18-19, 20-21): Remember the marvels the Lord has done; He raised Joseph from the pit to glory.

Gospel (Matthew 21:33-43, 45-46): Jesus warns that although the cornerstone is rejected, it becomes the foundation of the Kingdom; those who reject Him lose everything, but those who believe will bear lasting fruit.

Through these readings, we are reminded to trust in God's hidden work even when life feels like a pit, to remember His past marvels, and to cling to the rejected Christ who alone saves.

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

First Reading (Jeremiah 17:5-10): Cursed is the one who trusts in human strength; blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, rooted like a tree beside living waters.

Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6): Blessed are they who hope in the Lord; they are like trees that yield fruit in due season.

Gospel (Luke 16:19-31): Jesus warns through the story of Lazarus and the rich man that trust misplaced in earthly security leads to ruin, while trust in God leads to eternal life.

Through these readings, we are invited to root ourselves more deeply in God’s promises, to trust in His justice, and to live lives that bear fruit in every season.

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Today’s Scripture reflections for the Solemnity of Saint Joseph:

First Reading (2 Samuel 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16): God promises David that his house and kingdom will endure forever through his offspring.

Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 89:2-3, 4-5, 27 and 29): The son of David will live forever; God's covenant stands firm through all generations.

Second Reading (Romans 4:13, 16-18, 22): Abraham’s faith becomes the foundation for all who believe, trusting in the promises of God.

Gospel (Matthew 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Luke 2:41-51a): Joseph responds to God's call with quiet obedience, protecting and nurturing the Savior.

Through these readings, we are invited to trust boldly like Saint Joseph, to live our faith in obedience and courage, and to seek God’s will with a faithful heart during our Lenten journey.

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Today’s Scripture reflections for Tuesday of the Second Week of Lent:

First Reading (Isaiah 1:10, 16-20): God calls His people to wash themselves clean, to turn from evil, and to learn to do good, promising forgiveness and renewal.

Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21 and 23): To the upright I will show the saving power of God.

Gospel (Matthew 23:1-12): Jesus teaches that true greatness is found in humility and service, warning against pride and hypocrisy.

Through these readings, we are invited to bow low before God, to cleanse our hearts with repentance, and to embrace a spirit of humble service in our Lenten journey.

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