These reflections are a result of more than 40 years of ministry as a Roman Catholic priest. Most of these years I spent in the Diocese of Charlotte which covers Western North Carolina. Now I am retired, and live in Medellín, Colombia where I continue to serve as a priest in the Archdiocese of Medellín.

Wednesday, Week V, Lent (Passiontide)

Responsorial Psalm (Dn 3:52-56)

R. Glory and praise for ever!
"Blessed are you, O Lord, the God of our fathers, praiseworthy and exalted above all forever;
And blessed is your holy and glorious name, praiseworthy and exalted above all for all ages."
R. Glory and praise for ever!
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/032923.cfm
The Canticle of Creation or the Canticle of the Three Youths is a moving hymn of praise that calls on all creation to give God “Glory and praise for ever!” As Holy Week is near, we reflect on the ministry of Jesus who said, "If you remain in my word, you will truly be my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." To remain in the Word calls us to know Christ and the desires of His Heart so that we may join in the unending hymn of all creation, “Glory and praise for ever!”