![]() ![]() Having entered the city, Jesus directs His steps towards the temple. Amen I say to you, that whosoever shall say to this mountain: Be thou removed and cast into the sea! and shall not stagger in his heart, but believe that whatsoever he saith shall be done, it shall be done unto him." Addressing himself to Jesus, Peter says: "Rabbi, behold, the fig-tree, which Thou didst curse, is withered away." In order to teach us that the whole of material nature is subservient to the will of God, Jesus replies: "Have the faith of God. On the road from Bethania to Jerusalem, the disciples are surprised at seeing the fig-tree, which their divine Master had yesterday cursed, now dead. He says to His disciples: "You know that after two days shall be the Pasch, and the Son of Man shall be delivered up to be crucified." It is evident that His mission on earth is fast drawing to its close. His intention is to repair to the temple, and continue His yesterday's teachings. Meditation Today, again, our Savior sets out in the morning for Jerusalem. The Optional Memorial of Saint Isidore, Bishop and Doctor of the Church, which is ordinarily celebrated today, is superseded by the Lenten liturgy of Holy Week. Today’s Gospel is that sad scene of betrayal at the Last Supper. These final three Lenten Gospels all describe a dinner with Judas present. It is almost a portrait of Jesus during Holy Week. This Holy Week Mass brings us the second description of the Christlike Suffering Servant of the Lord. » Enjoy our Liturgical Seasons series of e-books! ![]() Salvaging Lent by Keeping the *Holy* in Holy Week.Holy Week in the Home During Quarantine.Celebrating in the Home for the Holy Triduum.Before Holy Week Passes Us By: The Lesson of Lent.
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