Lenten Devotional 2013

Sunday, March 31 But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came to the tomb, taking the spices that they had prepared. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they went in, they did not find the body. While they were perplexed about this, suddenly two men […]

Saturday, March 30 Now there was a good and righteous man named Joseph, who, though a member of the council, had not agreed to their plan and action. He came from the Jewish town of Arimathea, and he was waiting expectantly for the kingdom of God. This man went to Pilate and asked for the […]

Friday, March 29 It was now about noon, and darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon, while the sun’s light failed; and the curtain of the temple was torn in two. Then Jesus, crying with a loud voice, said, ‘Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.’ Having said this, he […]

Thursday, March 28 He came out and went, as was his custom, to the Mount of Olives; and the disciples followed him.When he reached the place, he said to them, ‘Pray that you may not come into the time of trial.’ Then he withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, knelt down, and prayed, ‘Father, […]

Wednesday, March 27 “…and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and love kindness, and walk humbly with your God.”  Micah 6:8  From the inaugural homily of Pope Francis: “Today, too, amid so much darkness, we need to see the light of hope and to be men and women who bring […]

Tuesday, March 26 [A scribe asked Jesus, what are the greatest commandments.] Jesus answered, “The first is, `Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one; and you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.’  […]

Monday, March 25 “May your unfailing love rest upon us, O Lord, even as we put our hope in you.”   –Psalm 33:22 “We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.” (Oscar Wilde) One of the greatest things about hope is that it can come from any perspective, […]

Sunday, March 24–Palm Sunday When he had come near Bethphage and Bethany, at the place called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of the disciples, saying, ‘Go into the village ahead of you, and as you enter it you will find tied there a colt that has never been ridden. Untie it and bring […]

Saturday, March 23 “Take action, for it is your duty, and we are with you; be strong, and do it.” –Ezra 10:4 “Thoughts lead to words, words lead to actions, and hope is the thread that binds up each.” Aimee Angle, from “Inspirational Quotes on Hope” Bless our thoughts and our words and actions with […]

Friday, March 22 God: “As a mother comforts her child, so I will comfort you; you shall be comforted in Jerusalem.”  -Isaiah 66:13 I have a toddler. A very busy, curious, active toddler. He is quite content to do his own thing much of the time, tucking puzzle pieces and Duplos and train cars into […]