Daily Readings for the Great Fast

During Lent we usually try to “give something up”.  Why not try to do something positive?  Each day we will publish a short Gospel Reading following by a one or two line suggestion for improving your Christian life.  Except for the first two, the source for this is the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, D.C.

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

“Suppose someone has enough to live and sees a brother or sister in need, but does not help.  Then God’s love is not living in that person.“

1 John 3:17

To the loved, a word of affection is a morsel, but to the love-starved, a word of affection can be a feast.  Be kind to someone you don’t like today.

Monday, February 23, 2009

“The Lord said, “for if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.” (Mt. 6:14)

Is there someone in your life who you have not forgiven?

Forgive him or her today.