Browsing Lenten Reflections
Renewed Faith
Posted by Father Jeremy Bock on 3/15/21
“I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing! There is a baptism with which I must be baptized, and how great is my anguish until it is accomplished!" - John 12:49-50
"Through your offspring all nations on earth will be blessed, ... Read More »
Darkness Cannot Comprehend the Light
Posted by Father Jeremy Bock on 3/14/21
*Based on the readings 2 Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23; Psalm 137; Ephesians 2:4-10; & John 3:14-21.
"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came to be through him, and without him nothing came to ... Read More »
Humble Heart
Posted by Father Jeremy Bock on 3/13/21
Reflection based on the readings for Saturday daily Mass, not the vigil Mass. Readings can be found by clicking here on the USCCB website.
“Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead ... Read More »
Freedom in Love of God
Posted by Father Jeremy Bock on 3/12/21
"Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom." - 2 Corinthians 3:17
"I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out your precepts." - Psalm 119:45
"It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, ... Read More »
Physician vs Hard Heart
Posted by Father Jeremy Bock on 3/11/21
“Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.” - Psalm 139:23-24
Prayer: O Lord, You are the divine physician, You know me through and through, You know ... Read More »
Lord I Love Your Commands
Posted by Father Jeremy Bock on 3/10/21
“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light for my path.” - Psalm 119:105
“Rather, the law of the Lord is his joy; and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted near streams of water, that yields its fruit in season; Its leaves never wither; whatever he does ... Read More »
Whole Burnt Offering
Posted by Father Jeremy Bock on 3/09/21
“Lord, you will open my lips; and my mouth will proclaim your praise. For you do not desire sacrifice or I would give it; a burnt offering you would not accept. My sacrifice, O God, is a contrite spirit; a contrite, humbled heart, O God, you will not scorn.” ... Read More »
Unexpected Healing
Posted by Father Jeremy Bock on 3/08/21
“It was good for me to be afflicted, in order to learn your statutes. The law of your mouth is more precious to me than heaps of silver and gold.” - Psalm 119:71-72
Prayer: Lord, from generation to generation Your ways have amazed us, they confound and surprise us. ... Read More »
Cleansing the Temple
Posted by Father Jeremy Bock on 3/07/21
“I saw no temple in the city, for its temple is the Lord God almighty and the Lamb. The city had no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gave it light, and its lamp was the Lamb. The nations will walk by its light, and ... Read More »
Not Just About You
Posted by Father Jeremy Bock on 3/06/21
Reflection for Saturday Daily Mass readings can be found on USCCB website by clicking here.
“O give thanks to the Lord for He is good: for his love endures for ever. Who can tell the Lord’s mighty deeds? Who can recount all his praise? They are happy who do what ... Read More »