Catholic Saints
Lent with the Saints: Damien Joseph de Veuster of Molokai
2 Kings 5:1–15a; Psalm 42:2–3; 43:3–4; Luke 4:24–30
Leprosy is a disease that gets a lot of attention in the Bible. Jesus, who himself healed lepers, cites the story of the cure of the Syrian leper, Naaman, in today’s Gospel, as he challenges his hometown audience with the rejection of prophets in their native place, while foreigners like Naaman receive God’s favor.
Lent with the Saints: Augustine
The story of the Prodigal Son in Luke’s Gospel personifies the mercy of God.
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Lent with the Saints: James and John
To read today’s Gospel, one would think that Jesus’ apostles could have really used a public-relations advisor!
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Lent with the Saints: Thérèse of the Child Jesus
The Little Flower is a good patron for our lenten walk with Jesus. His words about humble service are meant for all who would become his followers.
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Lent with the Saints: John Vianney
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.
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Lent with the Saints: Abraham
In Lent we read stories about Abraham—the description of God’s covenant with him and the story of his willingness to sacrifice his son, Isaac, for example.
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Lent with the Saints: Queen Esther
The tale of Queen Esther has all the elements of a great story. We can imagine her, the beautiful bride of a pagan king, ruler of Persia, reigning in a lavish Middle Eastern court.
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