Echoing God’s Word
Reflections on the readings from the Lectionary
Reflections on the readings from the Lectionary by Rev. Clement D. Thibodeau (1932-2017)
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Third Sunday of Ordinary Time - January 25, 2026
Isaiah 8:23-9:3 - God’s light will shine in places of darkness.
1 Corinthians 1:10-17 - Christians are called to perfect unity.
Matthew 4:12-23 - Jesus begins his ministry in Galilee.
Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time - February 1, 2026
Zephaniah 2:3,3:12-13 - Safety can be found only in humility and justice.
1 Corinthians 1:26-31 - God chooses the lowly to show forth his power.
Matthew 5:1-12a - Righteousness comes from dependence on God.
Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time - February 8, 2026
Isaiah 58:7-10 - Showing compassion is like a light shining in the dark.
1 Corinthians 2:1-5 - God’s wisdom does not rest on human intelligence.
Matthew 5:13-16 - Salt and light do not exist for their own sake.
Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time - February 15, 2026
Sirach 15:15-20 - Sin is our fault, not God’s.
1 Corinthians 2:6-10 - God’s wisdom is given to us through the Spirit.
Matthew 5:17-37 - Jesus restores the spiritual meaning of the Law.
First Sunday of Lent - February 22, 2026
Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7 - The human race rebels against God.
Romans 5:12-19 - Disobedience of Adam; Obedience of Christ.
Matthew 4:1-11 - Jesus defines his mission through testing.
Second Sunday of Lent - March 1, 2026
Genesis 12:1-4 - God calls Abraham to make of him a blessing.
2 Timothy 1:8-10 - God calls us in Christ to life everlasting.
Matthew 17:1-9 - The light of divine life shines through Jesus.
Third Sunday of Lent - March 8, 2026
Exodus 17:3-7 - In the desert, Israel thirsted for more than water.
Romans 5:1-2,5-8 - God has loved us to the point of giving his Son's life.
John 4:5-42 - The Woman of Samaria thirsted for eternal life.
Fourth Sunday of Lent - March 15, 2026
1 Samuel 16:6-7,10-13 - The Lord chose David to be a king pure of heart.
Ephesians 5:8-14 - Christ calls us to be holy and to love tenderly.
John 9:1-41 - The touch of Christ brings light to one living in darkness.
Fifth Sunday of Lent - March 22, 2026
Ezekiel 37:12-14 - God will restore Israel to life and to land.
Romans 8:8-11 - The Spirit in us grants resurrection already.
John 11:1-45 - Jesus gives new life to Lazarus who had died.
Palm Sunday - March 29, 2026
Procession:
Matthew 21:1-11 - Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Mass:
Isaiah 50:4-7 - The Servant does not avoid humiliation and torture.
Philippians 2:6-11 - Jesus is humble and obedient and is raised up.
Matthew 26:14-27:66 - The Passion and death of Jesus Christ.
Triduum & Easter - April 2-6, 2026
John 20:1-9 - We know him because we have experienced him.
Acts 10:34,37-43 - We share in the resurrection; let us live worthily.
Colossians 3:1-4 - The disciples testify that the tomb is empty.
Solemnity of Pentecost - May 24, 2026
Acts 2:1-11 - The community is filled with the Holy Spirit.
1 Corinthians 12:3-13 - The Spirit gives Christ a new Body.
John 20:19-23 - Jesus comes to those who fear, bringing peace
