Father Joshua J. Whitfield provides a reflection on the readings and Gospel for 5th Sunday in Lent, March 22, 2026.

“Listening to the word in the liturgy teaches us to listen to the truth of reality. In the midst of the many voices present in our personal lives and in society, Sacred Scripture helps us to recognize ...

When I look at today’s readings I’m brought right back to that time, and I remember just how enticing it was to dip my toe ...

The answers were fairly typical: chips, ice cream, social media, soda, etc.

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HAPPY SPRING! EARLY signs of spring have been around for a few weeks with a warmer-than-usual winter but were chilled and blown just last week. Remember? Our daffodils and crocus didn’t fare too well.

Jn 9:1-41 ...

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