Thanks for this opportunity of repentance and ever present Love from God. and finally come home to the place God wants you to be. Cycle B. Reflection for March 14, 2021 A lesson from Nicodemus the Pharisee . Copyright © 2021 Catholic Stewardship Consultants, Inc. All Rights Reserved. And even with that, the people mocked the messengers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1a82sjLXM-g, Sticks and Stones: Free Speech and Violent Protests, Non-Religious View of Marriage & Same Sex Couples, Why Do Radical Islamic People Hate America. During these last weeks of Lent, let us examine our hearts for the times we have turned away from God. 03/11/2021. Yet all hope was not lost. Enter your email address below to have the current weekend's Stewardship Reflections delivered to your inbox each Friday. John 3:14-21. St. Francis de Sales explains how God entices us to on-going conversion: Name: Baluyut, Arra P. Yr. and Sec. Fourth Sunday of Lent. By Allie Wing March 12, 2021 Gospel Reflections. That honest self-appraisal did wonders for the Israelites, and can for you as well. When events don’t go well and you’re deeply disappointed you might cry out, “Why did this happen! Jesus said, “God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him.” In knowing all of our sins and imperfections, Jesus still came for us. Yet all hope was not lost. March 11, 2021 March 12, 2021 paxchristiusa Lent 2021, Reflection, Scripture Reflection for the fourth Sunday of Lent, March 14 Throughout the Lenten season, we’ll be posting reflections for holy days and Sundays. He has likely sent countless people, signs and opportunities which invited us back into a life with Christ and we just said no. Years later, a new King granted their freedom. March 14, 2021. ?”, (This could have been everyone’s feelings for the last 12 months!). Despite all of that, God came into the world for you because He loves you and wants you to be with Him for eternity. In Sunday’s Gospel of John, which focuses on the theme of light, I was drawn to Nicodemus who, over the course of three passages, moves from meeting Jesus in the dark of night to proclaiming boldly in the light of day. May 15, 2021. We must realize that it was not out of good works on our part that He did this for us, but out of pure love. He has likely sent countless opportunities to invite us back into a life with Him and we just said no. God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world but so the world might be saved through him.”. CHECK OUT OUR GREAT CATHOLIC WEBSITE ON WWW.IMMACULATEMOTHER.ORG. In the Mass we are invited to take a break from the penitential nature of Lent. These reflections are also available in eBook and paperback version. View Gospel reflection March 14, 2021.pdf from BSA 1 at St. John's University. Psalm 137. Our readings today remind us that Jesus came into the world, suffered and died for each one of us. The Gospel affirms that “God so loved the world that He gave His only Son for our salvation.” Despite our sinfulness, God offers His love. Second Week of Lent 2021 February 28-March 6. During that exile they thought deeply about why this defeat happened. First Reading: First Samuel 16: 1b, 6-7, 10-13a. The entrance antiphon for this Sunday in Latin is “Laetare Jerusalem” or “Rejoice, Jerusalem”. Also Read:Mass Readings for 14 Mar 2021. It is a profound truth that we often forget through the busyness of life. Sometimes we are like the people of Judah. Ephesians 2:4-10. Stewardship Reflection on Lectionary Readings March 14, 2021 — Fourth Sunday Of Lent 2 CHR 36:14-16, 19-23; PS 137:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6; EPH 2:4-10; JN 3:14-21. Or maybe we have had many, many years of turning away from God. THE UNIVERSITY SERIES Dave >>. How can we respond to this? With the new king of Persia, the temple was to be rebuilt. We find some very encouraging words in each of the readings. Gospel Reflection for Sunday March 14th 2021 The Fourth Sunday of Lent. Let me thank you for your thoughtful message. Copyright © 2021 Dave Heney All Rights Reserved. Third Week of Lent 2021 March 7-13 Jesus said to the crowds: “No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draw him, and I will raise him on the last day. Gospel Reflection Mar 14 – Deacon Frank. Allow me to present some facts about an event coming next Saturday, March 20. : BSA1-B Date: March 14, 2021 Gospel: John 3:14 … Sunday Reflection – 21 March 2021. Reflection of John 17 Jan. 05, 2021 - Twelfth Day of Christmas Photo courtesy of Jon Michael Kondrath. My books: Philosophy Fridays. “Jesus didn’t come to change the mind of God about humanity, but to change the mind of humanity about God” (Renee Girard). Truth is humbling. 2021 Lenten Reflections. Then let us bring all of those impurities to God, with a sorrowful heart and a resolution to change, in the sacrament of Confession. FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT, Third Scrutiny of the Elect. So the Lord allowed the temple to be destroyed. That was a happy day for homesick Israelites to finally return. Reflection for Sunday March 14, Fourth Sunday of Lent: John 3:14-21 Gospel: John 3:14-21. Reflection for the 4th Sunday of Lent - March 14, 2021. Gospel Reflections for March 21 2021. John 3: 14 – 21. Jesus addressed this parable to those who were convinced of their own righteousness. 2 Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23. Dave Heney was ordained a parish priest for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles in 1978. The outer layers are easier to peel away and It’s humbling. By Sister Bernadine Reyes, OSB. Upcoming reflections: Week of Ash Wednesday 2021 February 17-20. Our second reading and Gospel remind us of just that, as St. Paul said, “God is rich in mercy, because of the great love he had for us, even when we were dead in our transgressions” and again as Jesus said, “God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him.” In knowing all of our sins and imperfections, Jesus still came for us. …why are we now slaves?” Had God abandoned us? …and spiritually return home to where God is ready to welcome you. Future Reflections May 21, 2021 - Fri. of 7th Week of Easter May 22, 2021 - Sat. We are halfway through Lent now, and the Church gives us this Sunday to add in a little ‘rejoicing’. March 14, 2021. These final weeks of Lent are your time to reflect about your path. Despite our sinfulness, God offers His love. During these last weeks of Lent, let us examine our hearts for the times we have turned away from God, whether it be just a moment or years of distance from our Lord. That will be this year’s date for “the Vernal Equinox. After reading and reflecting on the four Gospels of the month of March I could not help but remember a favorite hymn used in the Lenten season, “Jerusalem, My Destiny,” by Roy Cooney. Watch a. . and despised everyone else. Today's Gospel: 4th Sunday of Lent - John 3:14-21 . Their fate was the result of their own arrogance and pride. Daily Reading for Sunday March 14, 2021 Reading 1, Second Chronicles 36:14-17, 19-23 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 137:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6 Gospel, John 3:14-21 Reading 2, Ephesians 2:4-10 Catholic Sunday Mass Readings for March 14 2021, Fourth Sunday of Lent, Year B – Sunday Homily. Receive Daily Gospel Reflections in your inbox. See how we take stewardship to the next level. “As long as I am in the world, I … When events don’t go well and you’re deeply disappointed you might cry out, “Why did this happen! Watch a University Series session, listen to Bishop Barron reflections, say the rosary, read scripture, or check all the great resources at stbrunochurch.org …and spiritually return home to where God is ready to welcome you. Oh yes, He will say, if we’re fortunate to hear Him, you need to improve, be the best you can. After decades of oppressive Roman rule and heavy taxation, the suffering Jewish people are desperately looking for someone who will set them free. Read the Gospel Reflection for the Fifth Sunday of Lent written by Blauvelt Dominican Sister Kathleen Sullivan, OP. We rarely feel that depth of love from other people but we certainly have it from Our Lord. March 13, 2021 - Saturday of 3rd Wk of Lent. Then let us bring all of those impurities to Him, with a sorrowful heart and a resolution to change, in the sacrament of Confession. Daily Gospel Reflection for March 14, 2021 - 4th Sunday of Lent. Or maybe we have had many years of turning away from God. The LIGHT and the Enlightened! “Slavery of the soul is often of our own making” Well said.