Podcast – Three Great Things

Study, Pray, Serve: 5th Sunday of Lent

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Let’s explore some of the themes we discover in the Mass readings for the 5th Sunday of Lent.

1st Reading – Ezekiel 37:12-14

  • The Lord calls the people to rise up from their graves and return to the land of Israel.
  • God promises them the gift of his spirit that they will live.

    • Psalm – 130:1-8

    • “With the Lord there is mercy and fullness of redemption.”
    • Out of the depths we cry to the Lord, trusting in the Lord’s forgiveness and kindness.

      • 2nd Reading – Romans 8:8-11

      • We cannot please God if we remain in the flesh, but if the Spirit of God dwells in us, we are raised to life.
      • If Christ is in us, then the spirit that raised Christ will also raise us up.

        • Gospel – John 11:1-45

        • Jesus returns to Bethany to raise Lazarus who has been in the tomb for four days.
        • Both sisters of Lazarus, Martha and Mary, reveal their faith in Jesus, and many more people come to believe as well.

          • Mass Readings – 5th Sunday of Lent (#34)

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