“Saint Joseph was a just man, a tireless worker, the upright guardian of those entrusted to his care. May he always guard, protect and enlighten families.” – Pope John Paul II DIALOGUE QUESTION: How can I be an inspiration to our family during Lent? HDIFAT?
DIALOGUE QUESTION: What can we do to further enrich our prayer life this Lent?WAMFAT?
Matthew 6: 1-6, 16-18“[But] take care not to perform righteous deeds in order that people may see them;a otherwise, you will have no recompense from your heavenly Father. When you give alms, do not blow a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites* do in the synagogues and in the streets to win the praise of others. Amen, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you give alms, do not let your left hand know what your right is doing, so that your almsgiving may be secret. And your Father who sees in secret will repay you.“When you fast,* do not look gloomy like the hypocrites. They neglect their appearance, so that they may appear to others to be fasting. Amen, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, so that you may not appear to others to be fasting, except to your Father who is hidden. And your Father who sees what is hidden will repay you. DIALOGUE QUESTION: What area do I judge we should focus on during Lent? HDIFAT?
What is one of the happiest times I remember spending with you lately? HDIFAT?
HDIF when I stand at attention during the national anthem?
Mark 1:40-45 A leper* came to him [and kneeling down] begged him and said, “If you wish, you can make me clean.” Moved with pity, he stretched out his hand, touched him, and said to him, “I do will it. Be made clean.” The leprosy left him immediately, and he was made clean. Then, warning him sternly, he dismissed him at once. Then he said to him, “See that you tell no one anything, but go, show yourself to the priest and offer for your cleansing what Moses prescribed; that will be proof for them.” The man went away and began to publicize the whole matter. He spread the report abroad so that it was impossible for Jesus to enter a town openly. He remained outside in deserted places, and people kept coming to him from everywhere.
DQOTD: Leprosy shows not only the man’s phsical affliction, but alo how we are damaged by sin. Is our forgiveness unconditional, like Jesus’? How do I feel about that?
DIALOGUE QUESTION: HDIF about World Marriage Day?