Greetings on this the Wednesday of the Fifth Week of Lent
Notes: My friend has been set free.
We trust in the Divine Love.
The Son of Man was with her unto the end. I see four men unfettered and unhurt, walking in the fire, and the fourth looks like a son of God.
Lazarus, Come Out!
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were faced with a most difficult choice: idol worship or death.
King Nebuchadnezzar wanted what he wanted. He ordered the furnace to be heated seven times more than usual and had some of the strongest men in his army bind Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego and cast them into the white-hot furnace.
And yet G-d is not mocked.
Whether our trials are from health, wealth or powerful people – Jesus is at our side.
I see four men unfettered and unhurt, walking in the fire, and the fourth looks like a son of God.
First Reading
Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who sent his angel to deliver the servants who trusted in him; they disobeyed the royal command and yielded their bodies rather than serve or worship any god except their own God.
Responsorial
Glory and praise for ever!
Gospel Acclamation
Blessed are they who have kept the word with a generous heart and yield a harvest through perseverance.
Gospel
So if the Son frees you, then you will truly be free.
Peace be with you,
Deacon Gerry
Deacon Gerry Palermo 