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Welcome to the holiest week of the liturgical year. From Palm Sunday to the Easter Vigil, we accompany our Lord from his jubilant entrance as the Messiah/King into the royal city, though his Last Supper with his disciples, his rejection, crucifixion and resurrection. Each year we are invited to find our place in the greatest story ever told, as it continues to unfold in and through us. Let us journey together with Jesus through his Passiontide, “For if we have grown into union with him through a death like his, we shall also be united with him in the resurrection” (Romans 6: 5, Easter Vigil Epistle). Here are a few highlights from the story of this earth-shattering week.

Dear Lord, I read this Sunday’s Gospel story from John on how you raised Lazarus from the dead. I must be honest Lord; I didn’t know at first why you waited a few days before you traveled to Bethany. Mary and Martha’s faith was being tested. I know my faith is tested a lot too. I think it’s because I don’t always understand.

In today’s reading from the Gospel of John, the man born blind progressed through four different names for Jesus. First he referred to him as “the man called Jesus” (9:11); then he called him “a prophet” (9:17); then he spoke of Jesus as being “from God” (9:33); then, looking in the face of Jesus with his newly-opened eyes, he said, “I do believe, Lord!” and he worshiped him (9:38). This narrative challenges our minds to make the same conclusion and our hearts to make the same response (cf. Scott Hahn, Ignatius Catholic Study Bible, John 9:11 footnote.)

I have grown up in this parish; many of you watched me grow up. This parish is my family, and in my love for the Church and zeal for Christ, this place has always been my home. I see your ministries, apostolates, and prayer groups—the places where you dedicate your precious time. I see how each distinctly intertwines to make a beautiful tapestry of love and faith. The effect of that tapestry is visible: it can be seen within our community of Northglenn! I see your hearts, and I am in awe. But now, we need your help.