Happy Lent! Today’s gospel is the Transfiguration of the Lord. It gives us a glimpse, early in the Lenten season, of the reason for our hope. At the Transfiguration Christ goes before us to show us the way, and we are guided by his light. As we continue our Lenten Journey let us pray that we too will be transformed and so bring Christ’s light to the rest of the world. Let us pray in a special way for our sisters and brothers in Japan.
This Friday, March 25 is the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord. We are 9 months away from Christmas! This feast celebrates the wondrous event that binds God and humanity forever. Christ, the Word who becomes the Son of Mary, is enfleshed in her virginal womb, making Mary the Mother of God. This feast celebrates the beginning of God’s new redemptive work and recognizes Mary as the “new Eve,” the obedient and faithful woman who generously agreed to a participation in God’s plan of salvation. May we imitate her generous and trusting commitment when she gave herself fully to God and his mysterious ways.
O Mary, may you be proclaimed blessed a among women for endless ages, for today you have shared with us your flour. Today the Godhead is joined and kneaded into one dough with our humanity – so securely that this union could never be broken. (St. Catherine of Siena)
Youth in grades 8-12 who have been invited to attend the Diocesan Youth Celebration are asked to RSVP to me by this Wednesday, March 23. Please make every effort to attend this event, at least the keynote address by Jesse Manibusan.
Next Sunday we will celebrate Lenten Family Day, which is open to the entire parish, for we are all family. Please RSVP by Wednesday, March 23 so that we can plan accordingly. Thanks!
