The elders of the people and the chief priests and scribes rose, and they brought Jesus before Pilate.They began their accusation by saying, ‘We found this man inciting our people to revolt, opposing payment of tribute to Caesar, and claiming to be Christ, a king.’ Pilate put to him this question, ‘Are you the king of … Continue reading Palm Sunday – Year C

Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. At daybreak he appeared in the Temple again; and as all the people came to him, he sat down and began to teach them.The scribes and Pharisees brought a woman along who had been caught committing adultery; and making her stand there in full view of everybody, they said to … Continue reading 5th Sunday of Lent – Year C

The tax collectors and the sinners were all seeking the company of Jesus to hear what he had to say, and the Pharisees and the scribes complained. ‘This man’ they said ‘welcomes sinners and eats with them.’ So he spoke this parable to them:‘A man had two sons. The younger said to his father, “Father, let me … Continue reading 4th Sunday of Lent – Year C

Some people arrived and told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with that of their sacrifices. At this he said to them, ‘Do you suppose these Galileans who suffered like that were greater sinners than any other Galileans? They were not, I tell you. No; but unless you repent you will all perish as they did. Or … Continue reading 3rd Sunday of Lent – Year C

Jesus took with him Peter and John and James and went up the mountain to pray. As he prayed, the aspect of his face was changed and his clothing became brilliant as lightning. Suddenly there were two men there talking to him; they were Moses and Elijah appearing in glory, and they were speaking of … Continue reading 2nd Sunday of Lent – Year C