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In today’s reverent Homily, Father Richard Clancy reflects on the "sacred practice of penance" and the journey toward the holy things to come. Drawing from the story of Joseph and the Parable of the Wicked Tenants, Father Clancy explores the destructive power of jealousy and the wondrous way God brings redemption out of rejection. We are encouraged to set our course toward the "pledge of eternal salvation," trusting that the stone rejected by the builders has become the cornerstone of our faith. This Mass is a powerful call to sincerity of heart as we prepare for the mystery of Christ's Passion and Resurrection.

The Scriptures highlight the pattern of betrayal and the triumph of God’s plan:
-The First Reading (Genesis 37:3-28): Israel loves Joseph best of all his sons, giving him a long tunic, which stirs the hatred and jealousy of his brothers. When they see him from a distance, they plot to kill the "master dreamer," but at Judah's suggestion, they instead sell him into slavery to Ishmaelite traders for twenty pieces of silver.
-The Responsorial Psalm (Ps 105): A reminder of God's providence: "Remember the marvels the Lord has done".
-The Holy Gospel (Matthew 21:33-46): Jesus tells the parable of a landowner who plants a vineyard and leases it to tenants. When he sends his son to collect the produce, the tenants kill him, thinking they will acquire his inheritance. Jesus asks the Pharisees what the owner will do to those tenants and then quotes the Scripture: "The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; by the Lord has this been done, and it is wonderful in our eyes".

May the redemption promised grant us health of mind and body, and may we merit the defense of God's protection through our constancy in good deeds.

Mass Chapters for Navigation

-Introductory Rites / Penitential Act: 1:01
-Collect (Opening Prayer): 1:50
-First Reading: 2:19
-Responsorial Psalm: 4:44
-Gospel: 7:02
-Homily: 9:07
-Prayers Of The Faithful: 14:32
-Liturgy of the Eucharist Begins: 15:52
-Eucharistic Prayer / Consecration: 17:13
-The Lord's Prayer: 22:18
-Communion: 24:56
-Concluding Rites / Final Blessing: 27:05

Theological & Liturgical Context
-Season: Friday of the Second Week of Lent.
-Gospel Focus: The Cornerstone of Faith; Jesus identifies Himself as the Son in the parable, revealing that His rejection and death are the very means by which God establishes the new and eternal Kingdom.
-Homily Key Message: We are called to "attain the redemption you promise" by setting our course well through penance, allowing God to transform the wickedness of human rejection into the wonderful victory of His grace.

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