Weekend of March 22, 2026

My Sisters and Brothers in Jesus Christ,

As we enter the final weeks of Lent, the Gospel of the raising of Lazarus draws us to a decisive moment in the ministry of Jesus. In John’s Gospel, this is the final and most profound of the “signs”—a revelation not only of what Jesus can do, but of who he is. Standing before the tomb, Jesus declares, “I am the resurrection and the life,” revealing that the power of God is not distant or abstract, but present and active even in the face of death.

This moment points us directly toward what we are about to celebrate in Holy Week. The one who calls Lazarus out of the tomb will soon walk toward his own. The one who reveals power over death will freely enter into it. In this way, the Gospel prepares us to encounter the mystery at the heart of our faith: that God’s love does not avoid suffering, but passes through it in order to transform it.

At the same time, this Gospel speaks personally to each of us. We all carry places of grief, loss, and longing—places that can feel sealed off, like a stone set before a tomb. Into those places, Christ continues to speak: calling us into life, inviting us to trust that hope is not lost, and reminding us that even now, resurrection is already at work.

As we prepare for Holy Week, we invite you to bring your prayers, your burdens, and your hopes before the Lord. We welcome all prayer requests and are honored to pray with and for you.
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We also invite you to join us each week as we gather to celebrate the liturgy, to hear the Word, and to encounter Christ in the sacramental life of the Church. As we draw closer to the great mysteries of Holy Week, may we walk this path together in faith, hope, and love.
Peace,
Rev. Ben