“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; and those who are crushed in spirit he will save.” (Psalm 34 from today’s Mass).
When we are separated from those we love, when our plans come to nothing, then God is especially close to us. Maybe God has a broken heart, too.
Readings for Mar. 11, 2016, Friday of the Fourth Week of Lent
Reading 1 — Wisdom 2:1A, 12-22
Responsorial Psalm — Psalm 34:17-18, 19-20, 21 and 23
Verse Before The Gospel — Matthew 4:4B
Gospel — John 7:1-2, 10, 25-30
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