Sunday

6 Apr 2025

Fifth Sunday of Lent, Cycle C Click here for all content for this cycle Fifth Sunday of Lent, Cycle C

SUNDAY SUMMARY

Isaiah 43:16-21  God makes all things new: The mighty fall and the wasteland is tamed for God's people.

Psalm 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6  The fortunes of the faithful will be restored like the welcome desert rains.

Philippians 3:8-14  Nothing can be valued above the prize of our vocation in Christ Jesus.

John 8:1-11  Accusing those around us gets a little harder after Jesus refuses to condemn an adulteress.

Link to Cycle A OCIA materials for the Fifth Sunday of Lent.

More resources for the month available in Seasonal notes.

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Homilist’s overview of April

Liturgical themes and feasts

April is a liturgical hinge month, as we conclude the probing season of Lent and open onto the joys of Easter.

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The inner word

What’s in your heart?

The readings today take us into the realm of the impossible.

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Featured Exploring the Word

Who's not worthy?

"Lord, I am not worthy.” We all say that at every Mass—but we don’t always believe it.

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Homily stories

Listen and you shall hear

In a “Medical Mysteries” article for The Washington Post, reporter Sandra Boodman tells the story of a woman who began experiencing stomach trouble in her mid-20s. Her nausea and vomiting were most severe in the morning.

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Homily stories

Don't be the judge

I remember in the eighth grade Sister William sharing with the class the story of the woman caught in adultery.

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Prayers

Penitential Act & Prayer of the Faithful

On this last Sunday before the season of Lent ends, let us prepare our hearts to celebrate the sacred mysteries by calling to mind our sins.

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Quotes

To listen well is to love well.

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Browse the library

Browse our library for additional Fifth Sunday of Lent, Cycle C material.

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