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Fourth Sunday of Lent Reflection
This week for Laetare Sunday, we offer two reflections to help you enter more deeply into Lent. In the first, Fr. Irenaeus Dunlevy, O.P., explains the meaning of Laetare Sunday, the Entrance Antiphon Laetare, Jerusalem (“Rejoice, O Jerusalem”), and the rose-colored vestments that hint at the joy toward which our Lenten prayers and sacrifices lead.
In the second, Fr. Jonah Teller, O.P., reflects on the Gospel of the man born blind. He shows how Christ, as Creator, gives us new life and the deeper sight of faith, inviting us to trust in God’s presence even in our struggles, sins, and moments of waiting.
These reflections guide us to see Lent not just as a season of penance, but as a journey toward the joy and hope of Christ.
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Fourth Sunday of Lent | Behold the Lamb | Lent Series
In this reflection, Fr. Jonah Teller, O.P. meditates on the Gospel of the man born blind from John 9:1–41, proclaimed on the Fourth Sunday of Lent.
When Jesus heals the man born blind, he does more than restore physical sight. Forming clay from the earth, Christ acts as the Creator, recalling the creation of man from the dust of the ground. In this miracle, Christ not only heals but recreates.
This sign points to something deeper: the gift of faith. Through grace, God opens our eyes so that we may see and know him. As Jesus says, “This is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent” (John 17:3).
Fr. Jonah reflects on how Christ gives us this deeper sight — the sight of faith — and invites us to ask for the grace to know God more fully as we continue our Lenten journey.
This reflection is part of the Behold the Lamb series, offering meditations to deepen your prayer and understanding of the liturgy.
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Laetare Sunday of Lent | Behold the Lamb | Lent Series
On the fourth Sunday of Lent, known as Laetare Sunday, Fr. Irenaeus Dunlevy, O.P., reflects on the meaning of this special day in the Church’s liturgical calendar. Learn why rose-colored vestments are worn, the significance of the Entrance Antiphon Laetare, Jerusalem (“Rejoice, O Jerusalem”), and how Lent leads us toward the joy of Christ’s salvation.
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Third Sunday of Lent | Behold the Lamb | Lent Series
In this Third Sunday of Lent reflection, Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress, O.P., reflects on the Gospel of the woman at the well from John’s Gospel.
What does it mean when she says, “He told me everything I have done”?
In this week’s Behold the Lamb reflection, we encounter one of the most powerful moments in the Gospel. After meeting Jesus at the well, the Samaritan woman returns to her town and proclaims: “He told me everything I have done.”
Many come to believe in Christ because of her testimony.
Fr. Joseph-Anthony reflects on what this moment reveals about prayer and our relationship with the Lord. When we spend time with Christ—especially in Eucharistic adoration—he reveals the truth about who we are. Not only our sins, but also the goodness placed within us, for we are made in the image and likeness of God.
This Lent, take time to sit in the presence of the Lord and allow him to reveal the fullness of who you are.
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Second Sunday of Lent | Behold the Lamb | Lent Series
Why does the Church give us the Transfiguration at the beginning of Lent?
On the Second Sunday of Lent, we are led up the mountain with Peter, James, and John to behold Christ in glory. Before the road to the Cross unfolds, the disciples are given a glimpse of who Jesus truly is — fully God and fully man.
In this week’s Behold the Lamb reflection, Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress, O.P., explains why the Church places this mystery before us early in Lent. The Transfiguration strengthens the disciples for what they are about to witness. It strengthens us as well.
As we continue the Lenten journey through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, we are invited to grow in conviction about Christ’s divinity so that we may endure whatever lies ahead.
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The First Sunday of Lent | Behold the Lamb
Lent trains us to see more clearly.
Through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, we grow in understanding of the riches hidden in Christ. His divinity concealed within his humanity.
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First Sunday of Lent | Behold the Lamb | Lent Series
What does it mean that there are “riches hidden in Christ”?
On this First Sunday of Lent, the Church’s opening prayer invites us to grow in understanding of the mystery of Jesus — fully God and fully man. In this reflection, Fr. Joseph-Anthony turns to the Collect of the Mass and shows how prayer, fasting, and almsgiving train us to perceive more deeply the divinity of Christ hidden within His humanity.
Lent is not merely about discipline. It is about learning to see.
Watch this First Sunday of Lent reflection and enter more deeply into the Lenten journey toward Holy Week and the Paschal Mystery.
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Ash Wednesday | Behold the Lamb | Lent Series
Lent begins with ashes and a reminder that cuts through every illusion: “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.”
In this Ash Wednesday reflection, the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph reflect on the meaning of Ash Wednesday, the call to repentance, and the grace of conversion as we begin the holy season of Lent.
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Pray the Sorrowful Mysteries | Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage 2025
Pray the Sorrowful Mysteries with us as they were offered at the 2025 Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage. Each year, thousands gather in Washington, D.C. to turn toward Christ through Mary. This recording invites you to enter that same spirit of prayer, whether you were with us in person or are joining from home.
Through the Sorrowful Mysteries — the Agony in the Garden, the Scourging at the Pillar, the Crowning with Thorns, the Carrying of the Cross, and the Crucifixion, Mary leads us into the passion of her Son.
They teach us how to entrust our suffering to Christ and to remain close to him in love and trust.
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Behold the Lamb | Lenten & Holy Week Reflections from the Dominican Friars
Join the Dominican Friars for Behold the Lamb, a free video series offering reflections throughout Lent and Holy Week. Each reflection helps you contemplate Christ’s Passion, enter more deeply into prayer, and prepare your heart for Easter.
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The Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph live a life of prayer, study, and preaching. Through this series, they share their reflections to guide your Lenten journey and enrich your spiritual life.
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Behold the Lamb is a free Lenten video series from the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph. Throughout Lent and Holy Week, these brief reflections guide your prayer, deepen your contemplation, and draw you closer to Christ.
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Fourth Sunday of Lent | Gospel Reflection
In this reflection, Fr. Jonah Teller, O.P., explores the Gospel of the man born blind (John 9:1–41). As Jesus forms clay from the earth and restores the man’s sight, he shows himself as the Creator who gives new life. Fr. Jonah invites us to see how this miracle points to the deeper sight Christ gives through faith, opening our eyes to know God more fully. He also reflects on how Lent is a journey of repentance, trust, and hope, reminding us that Christ is present even in moments of darkness and waiting.
Fourth Sunday of Lent Reflection | Laetare Sunday
On Laetare Sunday, the Church pauses in the midst of Lent to rejoice. In this reflection, Fr. Irenaeus Dunlevy, O.P., explains the significance of this special Sunday, the meaning of the Entrance Antiphon Laetare, Jerusalem (“Rejoice, O Jerusalem”), and the use of rose-colored vestments. He invites us to see how our prayer, fasting, and almsgiving lead us toward the joy of Christ’s salvation. This reflection is part of the Behold the Lamb series, guiding you to deeper insight and faith.
Third Sunday of Lent Reflection
For the Third Sunday of Lent, Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress, O.P., reflects on the Gospel of the woman at the well. After meeting Jesus, she tells her town, “He told me everything I have done,” and many come to believe in Christ.
This Lenten message invites us to spend time with the Lord in prayer and Eucharistic adoration, where Christ reveals both our need for mercy and the goodness placed within us. Sit with him this week and discover how he truly sees you.
Second Sunday of Lent Reflection
On the Second Sunday of Lent, the Church leads us up the mountain to witness the Transfiguration of the Lord. Before the road to the Cross unfolds, Christ reveals his glory to Peter, James, and John, strengthening them for what lies ahead.
In this reflection, Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress explains why the Church gives us this mystery so early in Lent. The Transfiguration is not a detour from the Cross. It is preparation for it. By beholding Christ in his divinity, we are strengthened to follow him more faithfully through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.
First Sunday of Lent Reflection
On the First Sunday of Lent, the Church prays that through the yearly observance of this holy season, we may grow in understanding of the riches hidden in Christ.
In this reflection, Fr. Joseph-Anthony, O.P., turns to the opening prayer of the Mass to uncover what these hidden riches mean. How can anything be hidden in the One who reveals the Father? How does Lent help us perceive more deeply the divinity of Christ concealed within His humanity?
Through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, we are trained to see more clearly. Lent is not simply about discipline — it is about contemplation. As we intensify these spiritual practices, we grow in understanding of Jesus Christ, fully God and fully man, and prepare our hearts for Holy Week and the Paschal Mystery.
Ash Wednesday Reflection
Begin Lent with the Church’s powerful reminder of our mortality and God’s grace: “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.”
In this first reflection of Behold the Lamb, Fr. Irenaeus Dunlevy, O.P., explores the meaning of Ash Wednesday, the call to repentance, and the spiritual disciplines of Lent — prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. This reflection sets the tone for the forty days of preparation for Easter, helping you enter this holy season with a renewed heart.