In today’s Gospel, Jesus reminds us that not everything is just as it seems. There is often a deeper meaning to uncover. Read more: https://cmmb.org/more-than-it-seems/

We return to the Gospel of John on this fourth Sunday of Lent. The events that unfold are both miraculous and insightful. It’s through Jesus’ words and actions that we learn there is more than one way to open our eyes and see the light.

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Water is a symbol of life itself. Water is also a central symbol in our faith. We are baptized in water, and we bless ourselves with water at church. In today’s Gospel we see water as a symbol of equality—in the eyes of God and in the unity of our shared faith. Read more: https://cmmb.org/water-faity-and-equality

In today’s Gospel, we meet Jesus on top of a mountain. We find ourselves at this same mountaintop on every second Sunday of Lent, to join three of Jesus’ closest disciples as they witness his Transfiguration. This, then, becomes the promise that sustains them throughout his Passion, until the glory of Jesus’ Resurrection. Read more: https://cmmb.org/promised-to-us-in-sacrifice/

On this first Sunday of Lent, the Gospel brings us to the desert, where it’s hot and dry, where we hunger and thirst, where we confront life’s temptations and many challenges. It is here where Jesus spends 40 days in fasting and prayer. Read more: https://cmmb.org/faith-will-keep-us-on-our-journey/

In today’s Gospel, Jesus teaches that we are all neighbors, never strangers, and called to community in Christ. Read more: https://cmmb.org-for-a-neighbor/

It’s hard to truly imagine the reality for people in Syria and Turkey following the catastrophic earthquake. We share this reflection in dedication to our brothers and sisters there—those who lost their lives, and those courageously moving forward under the burden of great loss.

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In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells us to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world. In other words, we are called to make ourselves of value to others in the most essential ways. Read more: https://cmmb.org/let-your-light-shine

Today, we invite you to reflect on one of your happiest moments. How does this inform your understanding of happiness?

Though our question is straightforward, the answer is not. There are many ways to define happiness. Today’s Gospel encourages us to consider how true happiness is re-defined by Jesus. Read more: https://cmmb.org/re-defined-by-Jesus

Imagine being among the first disciples invited to join Jesus’ journey. It is an incredible act of faith to embrace someone’s journey as your own. Read more: https://cmmb.org/our-journey-with-jesus