"Are You Testing God or Trusting God?" — 3rd Sun. of Lent, 3/8/26

Do you expect that having God in your life means having no hardships? Today's first reading gives us an example of testing God, while the second reading shows us that Jesus brings the gift of peace for us to trust. This Lent, let us memorize these words to help us grow in our trust of God, "and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us." (Romans 5:5)

Catholic Mass readings for the Third Sunday of Lent, March 8, 2026

First Reading: Exodus 17: 3-7
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 95: 1-2, 6-7, 8-9
Second Reading: Romans 5: 1-2, 5-8
Verse Before the Gospel: John 4: 42, 15
Gospel: John 4: 5-42

Other readings cited by Father Chuck in today's homily:

John 16:33

Matthew 6:34