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Quinquagesima

Quinquagesima is the Sunday before Lent, turning our attention to Christ’s journey toward the cross. The day centers on His call to follow Him in love and trust, as He sets His face toward Jerusalem and opens the eyes of the blind to see His mercy.

Today’s Readings

Old Testament —1 Samuel 16: 1-13

God chooses David not for his appearance or status, but because the Lord sees the heart when people see only the surface.

Epistle — 1 Corinthians 13:1–13

The love of Christ shapes every Christian life, grounding our faith as we follow Him toward the cross.

Gospel — Luke 18:31–43

Jesus sets His face toward Jerusalem and opens the eyes of the blind, calling us to trust His mercy and follow Him.

Psalm —89: 18-29 OR 146 (v2)

Both Psalm 89 and Psalm 146 call us to praise the Lord for His steadfast faithfulness, whether by remembering His covenant promises or by lifting a simple, joyful song of trust.

Thought for the Day

“Christ leads us toward the cross with a love that sees us clearly, heals us deeply, and calls us to follow without fear.”