Thursday – 5th Week of Lent

Responsorial Psalm- Psalm 105:4-9

You Are NOT Forgotten!

Bethlehem

 

 

I thought, for once, we could reflect on today’s responsorial Psalm!

The Lord remembers his covenant for ever.
Look to the LORD in his strength;
seek to serve him constantly.
Recall the wondrous deeds that he has wrought,
his portents, and the judgments he has uttered.

He remembers forever his covenant
which he made binding for a thousand generations

Think about that for a sec!  Let it sink in!  The Lord remembers His covenant forever!  God never stops loving us!  He never forgets us!  Even in the worst of times, moments when we despair, moments when all seems lost and hopeless!  Moments when we throw in the towel and throw up our hands!  Moments of pain, of loss, of sickness and death – He does not forget us!  Even when we may give up on ourselves, give up on Him, Our Father does not abandon us!

 

 

Tomorrow Friday 4/11, Jody Roy and I will be leading Native Stations of the Cross at Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago at 4pm CST.  This is a first for us and we hope that it will bring more attention to the ministry and outreach of the St. Kateri Center.  Please join us using the attached link.  If you cannot be with us live, it will be recorded and available later.

 

https://youtube.com/live/v3lV-VOvL9M

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