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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/forms/iG1Tvk4cHTGhdOWz2

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