"We proclaim Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles. But to those who are called - Jews and Greeks alike - Christ, the power of God and the wisdom of God." The Cross is the ultimate sign of God's love.

"This is my beloved Son. Listen to him." At the Transfiguration, Jesus is revealed as God's beloved Son. Lent is our time to listen up!

"This prefigured baptism, which saves you now. It is not a removal of dirt from the body but an appeal to God for a clear conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ." We journey through Lent with Jesus, who leads us through the desert to the saving waters of Baptism.

"Be reconciled to God... Behold, now is a very acceptable time; now is the day of salvation." Ash Wednesday begins our Lenten journey. It is an invitation to deepen our relationship with God.

A leper came to Jesus. "If you wish, you can make me clean." Jesus said, "I do will it. Be made clean." If Christ shows compassion to one who is ostracized from the community, can we not do the same?

"He cured many who were sick with serious diseases, and he drove out many demons." "To the weak I became weak, to win over the weak." Let us embrace our weakness and humbly turn to Christ for healing and peace.

"The people were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority." We are invited to humbly accept the authority of Jesus as we listen to his Word.

"The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent and believe in the gospel." On Word of God Sunday, Jesus calls us to go fishing with him and proclaim the Good News.

"Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening." Jesus calls us to follow him. What is our response?

"Your light has come. The glory of the Lord shines upon you!" Through his Epiphany, Jesus invites us to make a difference in the world by loving others as he loves us.