From the REC
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Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C - Mass of day with Lectionary & Missal tests of Sunday Ord Time 7 Yr C Sunday February 23 First Reading: Samuel 26:2 7-6, 12-13, 22-23 David spares Saul. Responsorial Psalm: Ps 102:1-4, 8, 10, 12-13, R, V.8 (R) The Lord is kind and merciful. Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:45-49 Jesus is the new Adam. Gospel Acclamation: John 13:34 Alleluia, alleluia! I give you a new commandment; love one another as I have loved you. Alleluia! Gospel: Luke 6:27-38 Love your enemy. |
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Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C Sunday March 2 First Reading: Sirach 27: 4-7 Speech shows state of mind Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:54-48 Death has no victory. Gospel: Luke 6:39-45 Take the plank from your eye. |
At the College, there will be a College Liturgy and all students will receive ashes on their foreheads in the shape of a cross. The ashes, made from burned palm leaves from the previous year’s Palm Sunday, symbolise our mortality and the need for repentance.
At Mount Carmel, the Youth Ministry Leaders or Year Cooridinators will apply the ashes to the forehead saying, "Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return," or "Repent and believe in the Gospel."
Catholics are encouraged to reflect on their sins, seek forgiveness, and prepare spiritually for Easter. Many also begin Lenten practices such as fasting, giving up certain foods or habits, and doing acts of charity.
Ash Wednesday is a solemn and reflective day that reminds Catholics of their faith, humility, and commitment to spiritual growth.