Greetings on this the Thursday of the Fifth Week of Lent
Readings: Gn 17:3-9; Ps 105:4-5, 6-7, 8-9; Jn 8:51-59
Notes: Is it that hard to prostrate before God?
Prostrate means lay oneself flat on the ground face downward, especially in reverence or submission.
Reverence means deep respect.
First Reading
Abram prostrated himself.
When Abram prostrated himself, God spoke to him: “My covenant with you is this: you are to become the father of a host of nations.
Responsorial
The Lord remembers his covenant for ever.
Gospel Acclamation
If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.
Gospel
Jesus said to them, “Amen, amen, I say to you, before Abraham came to be, I AM.”
Peace be with you,
Deacon Gerry
Deacon Gerry Palermo 