Readings:
Ezekiel 37:12-14
Psalm 130:1-8
Romans 8:8-11
John 11:1-45
Since I tend to geek out about liturgy, I got really excited when the woman leading our scrutiny discussion told us that the Gospel readings for the last three Sundays have been chosen specifically with catechumens and candidates in mind. The story of the woman and the well alludes to the living water that catechumens will receive through baptism; the healing of the blind man symbolizes our growing insight on matters of faith; and the resurrection of Lazarus represents the new life that we will receive in Christ. I thought that was a nice reminder of how seriously the Church takes our formation as new Catholics, and how important we already are to the Church family.
For the homily, our pastor talked a lot about reconciliation, since that has been a Lenten theme for him and our other priest. Reconciliation (confession, penance, whatever you want to call it) is so interesting to me and something that I don't think I've quite grasped yet. I made my first confession in December, and it was definitely a freeing and healing experience, but it didn't impact me as much as I expected it to. Plus it was disappointing that I fell right back into many of my old habits a little while later. I'm hoping my next confession (in a week! Aaahh!) will make things a little clearer.
Okay, now it's your turn! Leave some thoughts on yesterday's Mass in the comments! God bless y'all :)
Since I tend to geek out about liturgy, I got really excited when the woman leading our scrutiny discussion told us that the Gospel readings for the last three Sundays have been chosen specifically with catechumens and candidates in mind. The story of the woman and the well alludes to the living water that catechumens will receive through baptism; the healing of the blind man symbolizes our growing insight on matters of faith; and the resurrection of Lazarus represents the new life that we will receive in Christ. I thought that was a nice reminder of how seriously the Church takes our formation as new Catholics, and how important we already are to the Church family.
For the homily, our pastor talked a lot about reconciliation, since that has been a Lenten theme for him and our other priest. Reconciliation (confession, penance, whatever you want to call it) is so interesting to me and something that I don't think I've quite grasped yet. I made my first confession in December, and it was definitely a freeing and healing experience, but it didn't impact me as much as I expected it to. Plus it was disappointing that I fell right back into many of my old habits a little while later. I'm hoping my next confession (in a week! Aaahh!) will make things a little clearer.
Okay, now it's your turn! Leave some thoughts on yesterday's Mass in the comments! God bless y'all :)
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