Sunday 2 April

Fifth Sunday of Lent
Anniversary of the death of
Pope St John Paul II (2005)

Ezekiel 37:12-14; Psalm 130; Romans 8:8-11; John 11:1-45

Life-giving love

By raising Lazarus from the dead, Jesus shows himself to have power over death, which is a consequence of sin. He also has power to unbind us from sinful habits and inclinations that prevent us from living life more fully. What are the weaknesses and tendencies I have that need healing? Am I willing to submit to the life-giving love that the Lord offers, to respond to his ‘unbinding,’ so that I may ‘go free?’