March 2023

Mass Readings and Free Resources

March 2023 moves through a time of change and growth as we prepare for Easter. The readings speak about listening to God, facing our weaknesses, and turning back when we go the wrong way. We see people searching, struggling, and learning to see more clearly. There is a steady message about new life, even in dry or broken places. This month invites us to slow down, be honest about where we are, and stay open to what God is doing.

March 2023 is Year A in the Sunday liturgical cycle and Year 1 in the weekday cycle.

See Mass readings resources for specific Sundays and feast days in March 2023 here.

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2nd Sunday of Lent

Sunday March 5, 2023

What do you do when you glimpse something you cannot explain? Peter, James, and John see Jesus in a new way, and it unsettles them. A voice speaks, and they fall silent. This moment is not meant to be held onto. It passes quickly, yet it stays with them as they return to ordinary life.

The 2nd Sunday of Lent points to moments that do not last but still matter. Abram leaves home without knowing where he will end up. He moves forward anyway. We also have times when something becomes clear for a brief moment. We cannot stay there, but we can carry it with us.

3rd Sunday of Lent

Sunday March 12, 2023

The 3rd Sunday of Lent speaks about deep need and what truly fills it. The people in the desert are focused on survival. They want water, and they complain loudly. Moses responds, and water flows from rock. Later, a woman meets Jesus at a well and hears about something that lasts longer than physical water.

Now think about daily habits. We often reach for things that help for a short time but leave us wanting more. The woman at the well leaves her jar behind, which says a lot without many words. Something in her has changed direction. We can ask what we keep returning to, and why.

4th Sunday of Lent

Sunday March 19, 2023

Some people are quick to judge. Others are willing to wait and see. In one story, a man who was blind can now see, yet many refuse to accept it. They question him, his family, and even the facts. At the same time, David is chosen even though he does not stand out at first.

The 4th Sunday of Lent compares surface thinking with deeper awareness. It is easy to rely on what looks obvious. It takes more effort to pause and look again. We do this in small ways every day, often without noticing. These readings push us to slow down before deciding what is true.

5th Sunday of Lent

Sunday March 26, 2023

Life can return in places that seem completely finished. A valley of bones comes together again, piece by piece, until it stands upright. In another moment, a man walks out of a tomb after being called by name. These are not quiet changes. They interrupt what people thought was final.

Imagine a situation that feels closed off, with no clear way forward. The 5th Sunday of Lent speaks into that kind of space. It does not offer easy answers, but it does leave room for change. Even when something looks settled, there may still be more to come.

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A Quiet Jar Waiting by the Well

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