Fifth Sunday of Lent: A Grain of Wheat Must Die

Our Catholic faith teaches us to deny ourselves - a counter-cultural idea for our modern world. Janet & Bridgett discuss how the concept of dying to self can lead to spiritual fulfillment and make space for all that God has in store for our lives.

Resources:

• Fifth Sunday of Lent Gospel
• Ignatius Catholic Study Bible New Testament
• Kreeft, Peter. Food for the Soul: Reflections on the Mass Readings Cycle B.  Word on Fire, 2023.
• Unless a Grain of Wheat by Tim Reidy
• Fifth Sunday of Lent-Unless We Become Grains of Wheat by Carl E. Olson

Baby Steps:

• Needing God is not a weakness - we are made to draw close to him!
• What does it mean to you when we say "deny yourself" or "offer it up"? If this is difficult for you, talk to God about it.
• No matter what you do this Lenten season, allow God to be with you and help you through it!
• If your Lenten journey has not been what you hoped, it's not too late for a reset.

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