This fifth Sunday in Lent marks the beginning of Passiontide, a deeper time of Lent. It is the final Sunday of Lent before the beginning of Holy Week. The Liturgy of the Word speaks of re-creation, resurrection, and new life as we experience wilderness.
The fourth Sunday in Lent. Jesus heals a blind man who didn't ask to be healed. Through scripture, Jesus reveals we are in darkness and we need Him, the giver of sight and light. We must both hear Him and see Him.
The third Sunday in Lent. Hagar is cast into the wilderness with her child. See how we are not apart from God in our wilderness, and how God strengthens us when we search for Him.
Can God make a feast in the wilderness? The story of God's gift of manna and quails to the Israelites after they left Egypt.
The first Sunday in Lent. Experiencing spiritual wilderness and God's table that He will set for you.
The Transfiguration of Jesus
Paul writes to the Corinthian church about their spiritual maturity. He tells them in order to grow spiritually, they must focus on God rather than on themselves.
This is the start of Jesus' ministry. He tells us how to be the 'Salt of the earth and the light of the world'. Learning to grow into the relationship God wants for us.
What can we do to be saved? Micah the Old Testament prophet tells us that repentance is more than saying sorry. It is about restoring our relationship with God.
Discover what repenting means. Has it changed from ancient times to now? Who will you follow once you know the Kingdom of God has come near?