Lent with the Saints: John Vianney
Daniel 9:4b–10; Psalm 79:8, 9, 11, 13; Luke 6:36–38
Confession of sin is the theme of our First Reading today, as the people of God confess their disobedience to the Lord and seek God’s forgiveness. Conversion and confession remain a powerful lenten theme. Parishes celebrate the sacrament of reconciliation in communal liturgies during this season, and our lenten practices are meant to inspire us in our ongoing conversion.