“The days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them, and then they will fast” (Matthew 9:15).
Sisters, these days of fasting have come. Welcome to Lent! Jesus, the Bridegroom, has been taken away; He rose from the dead and has ascended to Heaven where He is seated at the right hand of the Father. Although we know that Jesus is sacramentally present with us in the Eucharist, the Bridegroom has been taken away, and the Church fasts.
Each of us received the Light of Christ at our Baptism. We ask ourselves a few questions: do you want your light to break forth like the dawn? Do you want your light to banish darkness? Do you want to live the Resurrection, beginning each new day with hope? Jesus invites us to fast.
Each of us is inclined to sin. Again, we ask: do you have wounds that need to be healed? Do you feel impatient with God’s timing? Do you feel overwhelmed by pain? Again, Jesus invites us to fast.
Each of us fails to take responsibility for our actions. Look within: do you blame others? Do you blame yourself? Do you want forgiveness? We know that Jesus invites us to fast.
When we fast, the Lord guards us with His glory. He listens to every thought and whispered prayer. He answers us and remains with us.
Jesus will show us how and when to fast. He will strengthen us with His grace. He delights in our sacrifices, no matter how hidden and small, and receives them with love.
Do not be afraid to fast; the Bridegroom is waiting for you with His feast!
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Scripture?
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/030819.cfm
When the link doesn’t work I got to bishop Barron’s reflections to read them
Karin and Joyce,
I was confused today as well. Typically BIS takes us right to the USCCB readings, which is so very convenient. There must be a mistake today. If you’d like you can just go directly to USCCB.org and click on today’s date to reach the daily scripture readings yourselves.
Blessings!
Again where is the scripture…
Karin and Joyce,
I was confused today as well. Typically BIS takes us right to the USCCB readings, which is so very convenient. There must be a mistake today. If you’d like you can just go directly to USCCB.org and click on today’s date to reach the daily scripture readings yourselves.
Blessings!
Where are the readings for the day. They are missing
So sorry. The USCCB feed apparently is experiencing an error. Our IT team is on it. You can see today’s readings here: http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/030819.cfm
Here they are 🙂
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/030819.cfm
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/030819.cfm
Ok I’m glad I’m not the only one not seeing the scripture. I will use the usccb!
Thanks! Our IT team is working on correcting the issue.
I miss the scripture.
So sorry. The USCCB feed apparently is experiencing an error. Our IT team is on it.
It was missing yesterday too…
Yes! We are aware. The USCCB feed apparently is experiencing an error. Our IT team is on it.
I miss the scripture.
So sorry. The USCCB feed apparently is experiencing an error. Our IT team is on it.
Do you realize that the scripture has disappeared from the devotions of the past too? It isn’t just that they weren’t linked today and yesterday. Must be a problem over at USCCB?
Yes! So sorry. The USCCB feed apparently is experiencing an error. Our IT team is on it.
I have the app Laudate that contains the daily readings that I use when there is no Scripture posted. You may want to get that app as it has so many wonderful things within it.
I have the app Laudate that contains the daily readings that I use when there is no Scripture posted. Y’all may want to get that app as it has so many wonderful things within it. They are aware the Scripture isn’t there.
Why are the daily readings not showing up?
So sorry. The USCCB feed apparently is experiencing an error. Our IT team is on it.
Yesterday and today – haven’t received the scripture. Help!
Yes! So sorry. The USCCB feed apparently is experiencing an error. Our IT team is on it.
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/030819.cfm
When the link doesn’t work I go here to read them, from Bishop barron’s Daily reflections.
Yesterday and today – haven’t received the scripture. Please help!
Yes! So sorry. The USCCB feed apparently has an error. Our IT team is on it.
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/030819.cfm
If you’re looking for the daily readings, they can be found here.
Karin and Joyce,
I was confused today as well. Typically BIS takes us right to the USCCB readings, which is so very convenient. There must be a mistake today. If you’d like you can just go directly to USCCB.org and click on today’s date to reach the daily scripture readings yourselves.
Blessings!
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/030819.cfm
I miss the scripture readings, as well.
So sorry! The USCCB feed apparently has an error. Our IT team is on it.
Scripture today:
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/030819.cfm
They were having this problem yesterday as well and were aware if it. Normally the readings pull in from the usccb website, I think they are working on it.
Yes! So sorry. Our IT team is on it.
Yes, this is the second day where the link didn’t show the scripture readings. Not a big deal
To go find them, but this is a change from previously. Hope it can get fixed.
Thanks as always, and God Bless!
Yes! So sorry. Our IT team is on it.
Why is it that so often the Scripture readings are not here? Sometimes they are and sometimes they’re not. hmmm!
Thank you for this devotion – beautifully written and just what I needed to read this morning!
Lindsay D: you have the patience of a Saint to politely reply to to same question so many times! 😁