The Fifth Sunday of Lent focuses on themes of death, resurrection, and the hope of eternal life. The Gospel often recounts the story of the raising of Lazarus (John 11:1-45), where Jesus demonstrates His power over death by calling Lazarus out of the tomb after he had been dead for four days. This miracle foreshadows Jesus’ own death and resurrection and serves as a reminder of the hope that Christians have in Christ’s promise of eternal life. The readings call for reflection on the reality of suffering and death, and the assurance of resurrection and new life through faith in Jesus.
(*) denotes that the Lenten Sundays are moveable observance dates. These dates are determined based on Easter Sunday, a moveable feast based on the lunar and solar cycles of the Jewish calendar.