The 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday, February 27th, 2022

First Reading: Sirach 27.4-7
Psalm: #   Refrain:  Lord, it is good to give thanks to you.
Second Reading:  1 Corinthians 15.54-58
Gospel Acclamation: Shine like stars in the world, holding fast to the word of life. (Phill. 2.15-16)
Gospel: Luke 6.39-45

Theme:   From the fullness of the heart the mouth speaks

Commentary:  
Lent begins this coming Wednesday, March 2nd. Today’s gospel can be helpful in discerning our prayer, fasting and almsgiving for this Lenten season. What is Lent? This is a time the Church prepares candidates for Baptism and calls those already baptized to a time of penance which will result in a renewed commitment to Jesus Christ at Easter. Simply put, Lent is a time of conversion and changed behaviour which should last beyond Lent and Easter. It is to be a permanent changed behaviour, which true followers of Christ would have.

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