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In today’s Gospel, Jesus teaches his disciples
(and us) the paradox of dying and rising.
He uses the example of a grain of wheat.
Unless the grain of wheat dies in the earth, it just remains a grain. But, if it dies, it then produces much
fruit. We need to recall that at this time
in Jewish history, most Jews did not believe in an afterlife. So, when Jesus begins teaching about eternal
life, for most people this was a new concept.
But this is the cornerstone of our Christian faith; this is what Easter
is all about. As we approach Holy Week,
let us take time this week to reflect on this image of dying and rising that
Jesus presents to us.
Next Sunday is Palm Sunday, the beginning of Holy Week.
Palms will be blessed and distributed at both our 12 Noon and 8:00 PM
Masses. Next week’s Bulletin will list the Holy Week Schedule for Services on
Campus.
THE LIGHT IS ON: The
Archdiocese of Baltimore is asking that we seriously consider celebrating the
Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) during Lent. We have Reconciliation here, on Campus, at the
Osborne Newman Center every Sunday and Wednesday evening from 5 PM to 6 PM or
anytime by appointment. Reconciliation
will also be celebrated at St. Michael’s Church on the Wednesday evenings of
Lent from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
Reconciliation will be preceded by Mass at 6:30 PM. I invite you to celebrate the Sacrament of
Reconciliation during this Season of Lent.
READING
OF THE IRAQ WAR DEAD: Every Tuesday, from 12:15 PM
- 12:30 PM at the Clocktower, there will be a reading of
the names of those who have died in the Iraq War. This
is one way we can remember and keep in prayer all those
who have died in this war. I invite you to join us when
you can. If you would like to volunteer to be a reader,
please let me know.
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