Daily Archives: March 27, 2011

Sunday, March 27, 2011: “God thirsts that we may thirst for him”

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Gertrude

A Scriptural Reflection on the Readings for the Third Sunday of Lent, March 27, 2011 | Carl E. Olson Readings: • Ex. 17:3-7 • Psa. 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9 • Rom. 5:1-2, 5-8 • Jn. 4:5-42 or 4:5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42 … Continue reading →

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Pope launches urgent appeal for an end to use of weapons in Libya.

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Gertrude

Following the midday Angelus prayer this Sunday, Pope Benedict XVI launched the following urgent appeal: “Faced with the increasingly dramatic reports from Libya, my trepidation for the safety and security of civilians and my concern for the unfolding situation, currently … Continue reading →

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Finding Wisdom in an Old Hymn.

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Gertrude

By: Msgr. Charles Pope One of the great yet largely unknown hymns of the Church is Take My Life, and Let it Be. It was written by Frances R. Havergal, in February of 1874 and speaks of the Christian’s total … Continue reading →

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