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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

We #fast to prepare for the Bridegroom, and to prepare to celebrate His death and resurrection. #Catholic #homily #Scripture Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/021921.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

We are to choose daily whether to serve the Lord. #Catholic #homily #Scripture Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/021821.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

We receive ashes as a reminder of who we are without God. #Catholic #homily #Scripture Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/021721.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

#Noah was told to load the ark because God found evil in the hearts of mankind, but that was not destroyed by the flood. The #leaven of evil is conquered only by Christ. https://soundcloud.com/fr-todd-petersen/6th-tuesday-2021-leaven #Catholic #homily #Scripture Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/021621.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

The leper worships Jesus and asks to be made clean. He understands Who Jesus is. What is our reason for belief in Him? #Catholic #homily #Scripture Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/020721.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

We are 'broken' by concupiscence, which leads to lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes, and pride of life. But God gives us grace. #Catholic #homily #Scripture Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/021221.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

God recognizes our loneliness and meets that need. #Catholic #homily #Scripture Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/021121.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

As the Lord created humans, He gave them dominion over the earth. What is this dominion and how might it help us understand our duties to care for the earth. #Catholic #homily #Scripture Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/020921.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

Jesus heals many in Capernaum, and there are still more, but His mission is larger and moves on. We, too, have a mission, and sometimes that means we leave others expectations unmet. #Catholic #homily #Scripture Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/020721.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

Herod the Tetrarch could not follow the teaching of John, and choked his curiosity to listen. Are we able to listen to the Lord's instruction? #Catholic #homily #Scripture Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/020521.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

When we are at Mass, we approach Mount Zion, and are ushered into the presence of God. #Catholic #homily #Scripture Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/020421.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

Discipline is often seen as a negative, but from a loving God, it produces holiness. Are we accepting His discipline? #Catholic #homily #Scripture Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/020121.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

#Jesus #Christ enters the temple, fulfilling the hope of Simeon and Anna who model it to us. #Catholic #homily #Scripture Readings are found at bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/020221.cfm Give feedback at goo.gl/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2