The way the lectionary is structured gives us a wonderful way to prepare our hearts for Holy Week. Through the daily Gospel readings, we see Jesus preparing his disciples for his passion, and he also prepares us to recall these events in his earthly life. Remember, God, who is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, exists outside of time. Each time we celebrate Mass, we commemorate, but we also re-present (make present again) Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross. Recalling that God exists outside of time may make it easier for us to believe that Jesus died for all, even those of us who live thousands of years after the historical events of Jesus’ passion.
When we read the Bible with this in mind, it may be easier
for us to think about the Old Testament God speaking to us too through his prophets,
about Jesus teaching us too, about the wondrous historical events as affecting
us too today. If you are looking for a way
to increase your prayer this Lent, take a look at the daily scripture readings,
and try to read them as God speaking directly to you in your present
circumstances. How does that change the
way you read and hear even very familiar scripture passages?
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