“Lord, ifyou had been here, my brother (Lazarus) would not have died.” – 3rd ScrutinyThe 5thSunday of Lent brings us to the tomb of Lazarus, the brother of Martha andMary, and the good friend of Jesus. ThisSunday, for all intents and purposes is the last Sunday of Lent. Next week when we gather we celebrate thebeginning of the end, or should I say the beginning of the beginning, as Jesusrides triumphantly into Jerusalem amidst great cries of “Hosanna, Son of David!”but fornow, our mood is confused. Jesus is toldof the serious illness of his good friend, yet he waits two days before leavingfor Bethany. Jesus tells the disciplesthat Lazarus has died and they are going to be with Martha and Mary.
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Sep 29, 2010 For addition and subtraction of fractions both of the fractions HAVE to have the same denominator (the bottom number needs to be the same). So in this case its 1/8 + 1/16, what number do 8 and 16 have in common? Well 16 of course, so you multiply (1/8) times 2 on the bottom number and remember what you do on the bottom you have to do on the top. File Distribution Notice of Scrutiny Shareware - Scrutiny Free Download - 2000 Shareware periodically updates software information of Scrutiny from the publisher, so some information may be slightly out-of-date. You should confirm all information before relying on it.
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Martha and Mary are sure that Jesus couldhave assisted their brother Lazarus, and yet, Jesus has another plan for ustoknow the truth that he has come to bring us new life. This concept and idea is difficult for us tograsp. How?Through faith in Jesus and the power of his word, we too can and do knowthe gift of resurrection. Click here to read the readings intended for usewith the Scrutiny today.We invite you to reread the passage and put yourself in the position of Mary, Martha, Lazarus, the apostles, as well as those who witness the scene. Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord / whiteLectionary #545Is 7:10–14; 8:10 / Ps 40:7–8a, 8b–9, 10, 11 / Heb 10:4–10 / Lk 1:26–38GloriaCreedProper PsalterToday’s Solemnity: On this solemnity, we remember when the angel brought to Mary the amazing news that she would be the mother of God’s Son. On this day, as in Christmas Time, we contemplate the wonder of the Incarnation: in Jesus, God took on our flesh, becoming like us in all things but sin. The Annunciation is a Solemnity of the Lord, but it is also a day to give thanks to and for Mary.
The Gospel account of the Annunciation in Luke reveals a great wonder: God sought the free consent of a young girl to carry out his plan for us. God asked for help! No wonder so many artists throughout the ages have chosen to depict this moment of decision that changed the world forever. Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord / whiteLectionary #545Is 7:10–14; 8:10 / Ps 40:7–8a, 8b–9, 10, 11 / Heb 10:4–10 / Lk 1:26–38GloriaCreedProper PsalterToday’s Solemnity: On this solemnity, we remember when the angel brought to Mary the amazing news that she would be the mother of God’s Son.
On this day, as in Christmas Time, we contemplate the wonder of the Incarnation: in Jesus, God took on our flesh, becoming like us in all things but sin. The Annunciation is a Solemnity of the Lord, but it is also a day to give thanks to and for Mary. The Gospel account of the Annunciation in Luke reveals a great wonder: God sought the free consent of a young girl to carry out his plan for us. God asked for help!
No wonder so many artists throughout the ages have chosen to depict this moment of decision that changed the world forever.
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