POPE FRANCIS ON THE PARABLE OF THE BARREN FIG TREE.


POPE FRANCIS ON THE PARABLE OF THE BARREN FIG TREE. Here is a ZENIT translation of the address Pope Francis gave March 24, 2019, 3rd Sunday of Lent, before  praying the midday Angelus with those gathered in St. Peter’s Square. * * * Before the Angelus:  Dear Brothers and Sisters, good morning! The Gospel of this Third…

3rd SUNDAY OF LENT. Mass prayers and readings.


3rd SUNDAY OF LENT. Mass prayers and readings. On this Sunday the first scrutiny in preparation for the Baptism of the catechumens who are to be admitted to the Sacraments of Christian Initiation at the Easter Vigil is celebrated with the proper prayers.   ENTRANCE ANTIPHON My eyes are always on the Lord, for he…