St. Martin de Porres Orlando West

Faith Formation Talk on Holy Saturday & Easter Sunday

Second Sunday of Lent, Cycle B Sunday, February 28, 2021 First Reading Genesis 22:1-2,9a,10-13,15-18 Abraham obeyed God and prepared to offer his son, Isaac, as a sacrifice. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 116:10,15,16-17,18-19 A prayer of faithfulness to God Second Reading Romans 8:31b-34 God’s faithfulness is shown in his offering of his own Son for our salvation. Gospel Reading Mark 9:2-10 Jesus is tr...

Holy Thursday It is about the last supper of Jesus with his disciples and it is the day that Judas betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver. We also learn that Jesus Instituted the Sacrament of the Eucharist and Priesthood that evening.

First Sunday of Lent, Cycle B Sunday, February 21, 2021 First Reading Genesis 9:8-15 God establishes a covenant with Noah, giving a rainbow as its sign. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 25:4-5,6-7,8-9 A prayer praising God for his covenant Second Reading 1 Peter 3:18-22 In our baptism, we are saved through Christ’s death and Resurrection. Gospel Reading Mark 1:12-15 Jesus is tempted in the desert by Satan...

Ash Wednesday Wednesday, February 17, 2021 First Reading Joel 2:12-18 Return to the Lord for he is merciful. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 51:3-6b,12-14,17 Create a clean heart in us, O God, and be merciful. Second Reading 2 Corinthians 5:20—6:2 Be reconciled to God; now is the day of salvation. Gospel Reading Matthew 6:1-6,16-18 Jesus teaches that almsgiving, prayer, and fasting should be done in secr...

Sundays of Lent  1st Sunday of Lent - This Sunday is known as Temptation Sunday  Since we are using cycle B this year 2021, the Gospel reading will be taken from Mark 1:12-15 and it speaks about Jesus being tempted by Satan and the angels ministering to him.  Catechumens are presented on this Sunday if any, as they will be baptised at Easter vigil   They share in the tempt...

Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle B Sunday, February 14, 2021 First Reading Leviticus 13:1-2,44-46 The Law regarding leprosy is given to Moses and Aaron. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 32:1-2,5,11 A prayer of contrition and confession for sin. Second Reading 1 Corinthians 10:31—11:1 Paul urges the Corinthians to imitate him as he imitates Christ. Gospel Reading Mark 1:40-45 Jesus cures a person with...