The lectionary for the sixth Sunday in Lent (Palm Sunday)

24 March 2024 Collect Almighty and everlasting God,who hatest nothing that thou hast made,and dost forgive the sins of all them that are penitent;Create and make in us new and contrite hearts,that we worthily lamenting our sins,and acknowledging our wretchedness,may obtain of thee, the God of all mercy,perfect remission and forgiveness;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The First Reading Mark 11: 1-11 When they were … Continue reading The lectionary for the sixth Sunday in Lent (Palm Sunday)

A reflection on the Gospel according to John, chapter 11.

Today’s gospel reading is the powerful account of Lazarus being restored to life by Jesus. It is such a well-known bible story that the name of Lazarus has come to be associated with anyone who makes a remarkable recovery from illness, or who survives it against the odds. Some time ago, when I visited an elderly person who was very ill in a nursing home, … Continue reading A reflection on the Gospel according to John, chapter 11.