The Better Part

Matthew 26:17-35 (full reading: Matthew 26.14 - 27.66 ) (Adults, begin by reading aloud the portion of the Gospel provided here, unless the child is a very fluent reader.) Listen to the Gospel and Reflection This Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week when, all over the world, the Church thinks deeply about the events of Jesus' dying and rising to new life. This Sunday we hear two Gospel readings: Jesus entering Jerusalem while the crowds wave palm branches, and St. Matthew'

Matthew 27:24-54 (full reading: Matthew 26.14 - 27.66 ) (Begin by reading the portion of the Gospel provided. Sometimes it is good to have someone read it to you. The Word is meant to be heard.) Listen to the Gospel and Reflection This Sunday as Holy Week begins, the Church gives us two Gospel readings to consider: Jesus entering Jerusalem while the crowds wave palm branches, and St. Matthew's whole account of Jesus' Passion from the Last Supper to his death. We get a pictur

Abbreviated reading for 3-6 year olds: Luke 22:14, 19-20   (f ull reading: Luke 22.14 - 23.56 ) Click here to listen to the Gospel and...

Luke 22:14-20 , Luke 23:32-43   (full reading: Luke 22.14 - 23.56 ) Click here to listen to the Gospel and Reflection This Sunday marks...

Luke 23:26-56     (full reading: Luke 22.14 - 23.56 ) Click here to listen to the Gospel and Reflection This Sunday marks the beginning...

Mark 15.25-39 (full reading: Mark 14.1 - 15.47) Listen here to the Gospel and Reflection This Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week...

Mark 14.1-9 (full reading: Mark 14.1 - 15.47) Listen here to the Gospel and Reflection This Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week when,...

Luke 22:14-20, Luke 23:32-43 (full reading: Luke 22.14 - 23.56) This Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week when, all over the world,...

Luke 23:26-56 (full reading: Luke 22.14 - 23.56) This Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week when, all over the world, the Church thinks...