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The crowds cried #Hosanna on that first #PalmSunday, but cried #crucify Him just a few days later. But He saves us through His #Passion. #Catholic #homily #Scripture Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/032821.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

Jesus faced opposition to His declaration that He was the Son of God. #Catholic #homily #Scripture Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/032621.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

The Blessed Mother says "Let it be done to me" as the Angel Gabriel announces God's plan. Christ is conceived and begins our salvation. #Catholic #homily #Scripture Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/032521.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

#Jesus #Christ is lifted up on the #Cross as a reminder of the consequence of our sins, and as the source of salvation. #Catholic #homily #Scripture Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/032321.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

#Jesus #Christ is the grain of wheat #sacrificed for us. #Catholic #homily #Scripture Readings are found at https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/032121-YearB.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

St. Joseph was named the custodian of Jesus Christ and and the Blessed Virgin Mary, and was a just and holy custodian. #Catholic #homily #Scripture Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/031921.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

Moses 'stood in the breach' before God pleading for the people of Israel who were worshipping the golden calf. #Catholic #homily #Scripture Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/031821.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

We often hear why does a loving God condemn people? He confirms their desire because He loves. #Catholic #homily #Scripture Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/031721.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

The crippled man could not understand how he could be healed because his expected way of healing was too difficult for him. He did not understand what #Jesus, the source of #healing, was offering. #Catholic #homily #Scripture Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/031621.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

The #Gospel, the #GoodNews, is that God #loves us and calls us to #conversion. #Catholic #homily #Scripture Readings are found at https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/031421-YearB.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

The prophet Hosea invites Israel to #return in love to the Lord. Do we #love the Lord more than any thing else? https://soundcloud.com/fr-todd-petersen/3rd-lent-friday-2021-return #Catholic #homily #Scripture Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/031221.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

The finger of God writes on stone, and can write on our hearts if we allow. #Catholic #homily #Scripture Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/030421.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

What is our relationship to the #Law? Do we see it as #wisdom to protect us and our #happiness or an obstacle. Christ comes to fulfill it, not abolish it. #Catholic #homily #Scripture Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/031021.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

How can we not #forgive our brothers and sisters their sins when God has #forgiven so much more than we could ever repay? #Catholic #homily #Scripture Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/030921.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

#Jesus #Christ #cleansed the #Temple that over time experienced a slow creep of commercialism. He wants us likewise cleansed. #Catholic #homily #Scripture Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/030721.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

Sometimes we plan things without regard to God or His consequences, but His plan is perfect despite evil doers. #Catholic #homily #Scripture Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/030521.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

The rich man relied on himself, while Lazarus had God as his help. #Catholic #homily #Scripture Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/030421.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

In the midst of #CancelCulture, Jeremiah and the Lord remind us to stand for the truth and to drink deeply of His Chalice. #Catholic #homily #Scripture Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/030321.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

Having right thought is not as important as doing what is right. Jesus challenges us to practice the right. #Catholic #homily #Scripture Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/030221.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

#Jesus #Christ, int he Transfiguration, gives three apostles an encounter that should have prepared them for His Death and Resurrection. This Lent, He is preparing us, too. #Catholic #homily #Scripture Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/022821.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

We are to surpass the commandments, living beyond the mere letter. #Catholic #homily #Scripture Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/022621.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

Queen Esther enters the King's presence, without being called - a possible capital offense, after prayer. #Jesus invites us to knock and enter in our prayer. https://soundcloud.com/fr-todd-petersen/1st-lent-thursday-2021-enter #Catholic #homily #Scripture Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/022521.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

#Jesus stated that no sign except that of Jonah would be given to the people of His day. That sign was that of a prophet who brought #conversion to a wayward people. But Jonah also needed conversion himself. https://soundcloud.com/fr-todd-petersen/1-lent-wednesday-2022-converted #Catholic #homily #Scripture Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/022421.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/for...

God's word is effective, and so is our prayer - not as transactional, but relational. #Catholic #homily #Scripture Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/022321.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

#Jesus #Christ is tempted by Satan, and He gives us a model and the strength to resist #temptation. #Catholic #homily #Scripture Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/022121.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2