Sunday 17 March Second Sunday in Lent

I am at the large church near the Place Victor Hugo in Paris. I have Universalis so I can follow the readings.

“The Lord is my light and my help. Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life. Before whom shall I shrink?”

Monday 18 March

No time today in Paris to go to Mass, but I can read Universalis.

“Do not treat us according to our sins, O Lord.”

Tuesday 19 March St Joseph’s Day

Mass in St Joseph’s Chapel. Lovely to have the Mass in Latin with the priest facing away.

“Behold a faithful and prudent shepherd whom the Lord set over his household.”

Wednesday 20 March

A swim in the Serpentine and then some breakfast but back in time for Mass.

“Anyone who wants to be great among you must be your servant and anyone who wants to be first among you must be your slave.”

Thursday 21 March

I go to the 10:30 Mass.

“Test me, O God, and know my thoughts. See that my path is not wicked and lead me in the way everlasting.”

Friday 22 March

“But his brothers came to hate him [Joseph] so much that they could not say a civil word to him.” (Genesis 37)

It’s strange how hatred can grow from anything, even a father’s love for a son.

Saturday 23 March

I have a short time in the 10:30 sung Latin Saturday morning Mass – the most beautiful of the week. Why did we ever give it up? A little gem in the middle of London.