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"We need to allow the manner in which we see the world to reflect more closely the way in which Jesus sees the world."

~ Fr. Patrick Dolan

The Passion According to John, Part 3

March 10th, 2021

We are already in the third week of Lent, and this week's touchstone is a little bit long. You will hear me say at the beginning of the video, “I’m going to attempt to keep this brief.” Do not believe me. I did not. It’s probably about 15 minutes long. I was hoping to compensate for the fact that the piece of music is a bit longer than other weeks.

We’re going to hear the 3rd and 4th movements of the Passion this week. These two are recorded as a single track because there’s no real musical break between the two sections. This is definitely the most intense parts of the entire Passion. It’s very rhythmic, very agitated, and covers a lot of the entire Passion’s text.

This weeks scene focuses more on the dialogue between Pontius Pilate and Jesus. Pilate is a man who really wants to understand Jesus but simply can’t bring himself into that mindset. I think it’s a great part of the progression of the Passion as a whole.

The first week we talked about Jesus revealing who he was and the great act of self revelation that is required to follow this path. Last week we talked about the dynamic between Peter and Jesus, and how Peter is willing to jump in to everything with both feet even if it means he will fail once in a while. Peter represents the courage that is so necessary to follow this path.

This week, with Pilate, we really see our need to move beyond who we think we are, what we know, and how we see the world. We have to do this in order to open our hearts to the message of Jesus which will be a necessary step on the path to follow him.

So in these first three movements we are called to: Honestly reveal and even proclaim the gift of who we are; Commit our entire selves to the mission and spirit of the Gospel, and; Acknowledge those areas of our lives that are obstacles to seeing and embracing the light of God.

As we look at these first three steps, we come ever closer to the ability to eventually let go of some aspects of our life and our past that are not truly helpful. I hope that listening to this music with this in mind will be a help for you in the rest of this great season.

God bless,

Father Pat.

On a personal note, I once again want to take the time to thank everyone who helped to make my birthday the experience it was. This would’ve made for a great birthday in any year, but to have this pulled off in this “year of COVID” is truly remarkable! I have opened cards, read most, and I’m now finishing off the rest of the cards. I cannot thank you all enough for your thoughtfulness.

This birthday, like so many events over the past 17 years, has show me once again what an amazing community this is and how lucky I am to Pastor here and be part of this parish.

Thanks again,

Father Pat.

In lieu of gospel readings, for the remainder of Lent the "Passion According to John" will be attached so you may following along with the Reflection.

Passion Text w Antiphons.pdf

Passion According to John - "Arrest"

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