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Mass Readings for the 5th Sunday of Lent Year A
Themes for the 5th Sunday of Lent Year AThe readings for the 5th Sunday of Lent are about how God can take us from death to new life. The first reading tells us of God’s desire to bring us back to life. The second reading tells us if Christ dwells in us, we will have new life as He does. And the gospel tells how Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead. Some possible themes for this weekend are
See the Homilies and Reflections section and the More Thoughts section for further expansion on these readings and some reflection questions for the 5th Sunday of Lent Year A. Resources for the 5th Sunday of Lent Year A
Prayer for the GrievingGrieving the loss of a loved one can be a long process. It is natural for many to turn to God in these times. Although it can also be normal to experience anger, disappointment in God, or a general lack of faith. Don’t despair! God is still there. He is waiting for you and patiently allows each of us to grieve in our own way.
What Is the Paschal Mystery?The Paschal Mystery is God’s plan for the salvation of mankind, as fulfilled in the passion, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ has shown us that death does not have the final word. Lenten Ideas for the 5th Sunday of Lent Year AGive Up Complaining for a DayIt is so easy to fall into the habit of complaining. To really not complain at all for one day is more difficult than it sounds. So don’t complain about anything. At all. Really. Fast from complaining. Make Hot Cross BunsHot cross buns are traditionally served during Lent, particularly on Good Friday in some parts of the world. The cross on them reminds us of the crucifixion of our Lord Jesus Christ. The spices used in them are reminders of the fragrant spices used during burial at the time
See More Lenten IdeasSee specific ideas for practicing prayer, fasting, and almsgiving during the Lenten season. Homilies and Reflections for the 5th Sunday of Lent Year A
Let Him GoFrom Bishop Robert Barron. This Sunday’s Gospel deals with death through the story of Lazarus who, after four days in his tomb, represents someone who is totally sunk in sin, totally dead spiritually. The voice of Jesus calls Lazarus, and all of us, back to life—no matter what we’ve done, and no matter how dead we are. At Lazarus’ TombFrom Scott Hahn. As we draw near to the end of Lent, today’s Gospel clearly has Jesus’ passion and death in view. By His Resurrection Jesus has fulfilled Ezekiel’s promise in today’s First Reading. He has opened the graves that we may rise, put His Spirit in us that we may live.
Facing Our FearJeff Cavins explains that Jesus brings us life from death, brokenness, and decay. He overcomes death. More Thoughts for the 5th Sunday of Lent Year AToday’s readings bring forward how Jesus’ female disciples heard and understood what he was saying. We know that Martha, Mary, and Lazarus were good friends of Jesus and probably knew him well. So when Lazarus becomes seriously ill, they call on the Lord. But Lazarus dies and the sisters are distraught. When Jesus finally arrives, Lazarus has been entombed for several days. Upon seeing Jesus, Martha expresses her faith in his power. “If you had been here…” And her discussion of the resurrection indicates that she has knowledge and interest in theology. When Jesus states “I am the resurrection and the life…” he asks Martha if she believes. And she firmly confesses her faith. “Yes Lord. I have come to believe that you are the Christ.” Oh that we would have such unwavering faith in our Lord! Then Mary enters the scene. As usual the contrast between the two sisters is evident. Martha reacts from her head, and Mary responds from her heart, with anguish and weeping. With Martha, Jesus responds with knowledge. But with Mary, he responds with emotion. “Jesus wept.” So we can see that both women have faith in Jesus, despite their different responses. And he responds to them in kind. Our Lord experiences life in the many ways we experience it. He is always in solidarity with us. Reflection Questions for the 5th Sunday of Lent Year A
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Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat date is the 5th Sunday of Lent in 2023?Sunday March 26, 2023 What Are the themes for the Mass readings for Sunday March 26, 2023, the 5th Sunday of Lent Year A?New life How often is there a 5th Sunday?July 2022 has 5 Fridays, 5 Saturdays, and 5 Sundays. This happens only once every 823 years. The Chinese call it “silver pockets full” or "money bags."
How many Sundays are there in a year 2023?Here is the detail of the calculation: Because 2023 is not a leap year, it has 365 days. Let's remove 52 saturdays and 53 sundays. It remains 260 days.
Can there be 5 Sundays in a month?Solution : In month of December 31 day ie., `(28 + 3)` day.
In 28 days will get 4 Sundays. If we get any Sunday in first 3 day of Dcember than only we can get 5 Sunday in moth . Only we can get 5 Sunday in month . Does February have 5 Sundays?Ironically, the next time there will be 5 Sundays in February is this year! Indeed, February 1st falls on a Sunday in 2004, and it's a leap year. The last time there were 5 Sundays in February was in 1976, exactly 28 years ago; similarly, after this year, there will be 5 Sundays in February in 2032, 2060 and 2088.
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