February 26, 2012~Mass Resources for the First Sunday of Lent (Ordinary and Extraordinary Forms)

This post contains resources (mostly biblical and homiletic) for both the Ordinary and Extraordinary Forms of the Roman Rite. Resources for the Ordinary Form are now mostly complete, though a few more may be added before Sunday (including my notes on Gen 9:8-15). Several more posts will be added for the Extraordinary Form.

ORDINARY FORM
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT, YEAR B

Today’s Mass Readings.

Today’s Divine Office.

Pending: My Notes on Today’s First Reading (Genesis 9:8-15).

Haydock Bible Commentary on Today’s First Reading (Genesis 9:8-15).

Navarre Bible Commentary on Today’s First Reading (Genesis 9:8-15).

My Notes on Today’s Responsorial Psalm (25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9). The post is on verses 1-9 in total.

St Augustine’s Notes on Today’s Responsorial Psalm (25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9). This post is also on verses 1-9 in total.

Bishop MacEvily’s Commentary on Today’s Second Reading (1 Peter 3:18-22).

Haydock Bible Commentary on Today’s Second Reading (1 Peter 3:18-22).

Navarre Bible Commentary on Today’s Second Reading (1 Peter 3:18-22).

Aquinas’ Catena Aurea on Today’s Gospel (Mark 1:12-15).

Cornelius a Lapide’s Commentary on Today’s Gospel (Mark 1:12-15).

Haydock Bible Commentary on Today’s Gospel (Mark 1:12-15).

Navarre Bible Commentary on Today’s Gospel (Mark 1:12-15).

My Notes on Today’s Gospel (Mark 1:12-15).

Video: Sunday Gospel Scripture Study. Looks at the Gospel in detail. 55 minutes.

Franciscan Sister’s Bible Study Podcast. Examines all the readings.

St Martha’s Podcast Study. Examines all of the readings.

Father Barron’s Homily Podcast. From a well known and respected speaker and theologian.

Dr. Scott Hahn Podcast. Brief audio does a good job of highlighting the major theme(s) of the readings.

Preaching the Lectionary. Very innsightful notes on the Gospel.

Res Biblica: Spiritual Combat. Some brief reflections on the Gospel.

Res Biblica: Tempted by Satan. Some brief reflections on the Gospel.

Word Sunday:

• MP3 PODCAST In this week’s audio podcast, we consider what we truly want to do “when we grow up.” Do we want just for ourselves, or do we want to help others? We know what Jesus chose.
• FIRST READING The book of Genesis told the story of Noah. After the flood, God blessed Noah with the sign of the rainbow, the sign of his mercy for humanity. Never again would God destroy life with a flood.
• PSALM Psalm 25 was a supplication song, yet it reflected a style of wisdom literature. It asks for forgiveness so the author can gain wisdom. It begged for mercy so the singer could have a second chance and live according to God’s will.
• SECOND READING In 1 Peter, the author presented Jesus the Almighty, even in his death. We all believe Jesus is divine, but do we consider his power even at his (and our) weakest point? Yet, that is the power of God at our baptism. Even in death, Jesus was God. Even in death, he raises us up to new life, a life we find in Baptism.
• GOSPEL The Temptation of Jesus in the desert is almost non-existent in Mark’s gospel. Unlike the three temptations found in Luke and Matthew, the Temptation consisted of a single verse. But we should not overlook that verse. It acts as transition to the theme the Baptist’s and Christ’s preaching.
• CHILDREN’S READINGS The story to the first reading tries to bring some context of Noah’s experience to God’s promise. In the story for the gospel, Jenny was scared of the dark, until her brother helped her overcome that fear. Jesus went into the desert to calm his concerns and prepare for the job his Father gave him to do.
• CATECHISM LINK In this week’s Catechism Link, we discuss temptation and how we can overcome it.
• FAMILY ACTIVITY Create a Lenten calendar with activities that will remind your family what the season is really all about.

One Bread, One Body:

• How to Renew the Ultimate Covenant: A Reflection on Genesis 9:9.
• Why Baptism: A Reflection on 1 Peter 3:21.
• River-Walk: A Reflection on 1 Peter 3:20-21.
• A Test Drive: A Reflection on Mark 1:12.
• Lent on Trial: A Reflection on Mark 1:13.

Lector Notes. Brief historical and theological overview of the readings. Can be copied and used as a bulletin insert.

Lection Notes. Different from the previous site. Brief summary of the readings. Appears to be a guide for small group study.

Lector Works. Brief notes and reflections on the readings.

Sacerdos. Gives themes of the readings, their doctrinal message, a pastoral application.

Thoughts From the Early Church. Excerpt concerning the Gospel from John Justus Landsberg, Carthusian preacher and spiritual writer of the late Middle Ages. He edited the works of St Gertrude and was one of the earliest promoters of devotion to the Heart of Jesus.

Scripture in Depth. Succinct summary of the readings.

EXTRAORDINARY FORM
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
Dominica I in Quadragesima ~ I. classis

Today’s Roman Missal. Latin and English side by side. Make sure you have the correct date set.

Today’s Roman Breviary. Latin and English side by side. Make sure you have the correct date set.

Cornelius a Lapide on 2 Cor 6:1-10.

Bernardin de Piconio on 2 Cor 6:1-10.

Cornelius a Lapide on Matt 4:1-11.

Aquinas’ Catena Aurea on Matt 4:1-11.

Juan de Maldonado on Matt 4:1-11.

Pope St Gregory the Great’s Homily on the Gospel.

On The Necessity and Utility of Fasting. Online book

Jesus Fasts and Overcomes Satan. Online book.

The Assaults of Satan and the means of rendering them ineffectual. Online book.

What Weapons We Must Use to Overcome Satan. Online Book

The Duty and Value of Fasting. Online book.