LITURGY IN FOCUS

CALL TO WORSHIP & CENTERING PRAYERS

Second Sunday of Lent Call to worship In today’s Gospel, the disciples experience Jesus in his full glory. They are transformed by his holiness. We also can be changed during this Lent if we allow ourselves to be overshadowed by God’s presence. To the point: During prayer Jesus’ “face changed.” This phrase is biblical language […]

LITURGY IN FOCUS

CALL TO WORSHIP & CENTERING PRAYERS

First Sunday of Lent Call to worship This is the time of fulfillment. We begin the holy season of Lent Facing our human temptations with the support of our faith and the love of God ready to change our lives for the better. To the point: Twice the devil entices Jesus to give into temptation […]

LITURGY IN FOCUS

CALL TO WORSHIP & CENTERING PRAYERS

Eighth Sunday of Ordinary Time Call to worship Jesus’ message to us today is clear. We can only guide others when our speech and our sight are based in honesty and goodness, when we understand our own weaknesses and when we speak from our own suffering. To the point: A good person produces good from […]

LITURGY IN FOCUS

CALL TO WORSHIP & CENTERING PRAYERS

Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Call to worship In today’s scriptures, Jesus gives us concrete ways to live out Christian discipleship. We must forgive our enemies, stop judging and condemning others, and give of ourselves generously with empathy, compassion and love. To the point: Jesus makes our call to live as “children of the Most […]