Readings and Themes for the Week of March 21, 2010

Readings for Faith Sharing
Week of March 21, 2010,
The Fifth Sunday of Lent

Reading Isaiah 43:16-21

The mystery of the Passover will be made new.

Psalm 126

"The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy."

Reading II Philippians 3:8-1

Paul desires a share in the paschal mystery of the land.

Gospel: John 8:1-11

No one is without sin except our merciful judge.

THEME:

Jesus’ love and forgiveness offer true freedom.

Today’s Gospel passage, perhaps more than any other, captures the immensity of God’s mercy. The Lord Jesus shows the kind of mercy that we strive to show to others. When we take on the mind and heart of Saint Paul, who considered everything as a loss compared to his knowledge of Jesus Christ, we will know the tender mercy of our God. As the word of God is proclaimed, let us ask God to open our hearts to the transforming power of that word.

Questions of the week

Question for Children:

How does the Sacrament of Reconciliation help us experience God’s forgiveness?

Question for Youth:

Whom among your family and friends do you need to forgive so that you can heal a broken relationship and experience newness?

Question for Adults:

Against whom do you hold prejudices?

Who do you believe is a greater sinner than yourself?