Download Bulletin Fourth Sunday of Lent, Cycle A First Reading 1 Samuel 16:1b,6-7,10-13a Samuel is sent to anoint David as king. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 23:1-6 The Lord is our shepherd. Second Reading Ephesians 5:8-14 The Ephesians are told to live as children of light. Gospel Reading John 9:1-41 (shorter form: John 9:1,6-9,13-17,34-38) Jesus heals the man born blind and reveals himself to him as the Son of Man. Background on the Gospel Reading As we did last week, we are re

Download bulletin Third Sunday of Lent, Cycle A First Reading Exodus 17:3-7 God tells Moses to bring forth water from the rock. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 95:1-2,6-9 Sing joyfully in the presence of the Lord. Second Reading Romans 5:1-2,5-8 Christ died for us while we were still sinners. Gospel Reading John 4:5-42 Jesus reveals himself to the Samaritan woman at the well. (shorter form: John 4:5-15,19b-26,39a,40-42) Background on the Gospel Reading On this Sunday and the next tw

Download Bulletin Second Sunday of Lent, Cycle A First Reading Genesis 12:1-4a God promises Abram a great blessing. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 33:4-5,18-20,22 God’s mercy is upon those who trust in God. Second Reading 2 Timothy 1:8b-10 Through God’s grace we are called to holiness. Gospel Reading Matthew 17:1-9 Jesus is transfigured on the mountain in the presence of Peter, James, and John. Background on the Gospel Reading For the second Sunday of Lent, we move from Jesus’ retr

Download Bulletin First Sunday of Lent, Cycle A First Reading Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7 Eve and Adam eat from the tree that was forbidden to them by God. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 51:3-4,5-6,12-13,17 A prayer for mercy Second Reading Romans 5:12-19 Through the obedience of Jesus, many will be made righteous. (shorter form: Romans 5:12,17-19) Gospel Reading Matthew 4:1-11 Jesus fasts for 40 days in the desert and is tempted by the devil. Background on the Gospel Reading In each of t