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For the third Sunday of Lent readings I have chosen to look at the Responsorial Psalm for the day for the cycle C readings. This is one of my very favorite psalms. I have both a facebook cover (which will double as a timeline post on facebook, twitter or google+) and I have a social media sized image great for sharing on Instagram or any social media platform. If you are using Cycle A readings for the Scrutinies you can check out the cover and image I created previously for cycle A readings here (go to the bottom of the post for the Cycle A readings) Keep coming back each week of Lent for a new set of images and especially be sure to come back just before Holy week as I will have a cover and image for each of the days of Holy Week -Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter. I hope you are having an excellent Lent! #excelLENT There are BONUS covers and images that will be made available only on my Facebook page, so be sure to like me there! 
Responsorial PsalmPS 103: 1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8, 11
R. (8a) The Lord is kind and merciful. Bless the LORD, O my soul; and all my being, bless his holy name. Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits. R. The Lord is kind and merciful. He pardons all your iniquities, heals all your ills, He redeems your life from destruction, crowns you with kindness and compassion. R. The Lord is kind and merciful. The LORD secures justice and the rights of all the oppressed. He has made known his ways to Moses, and his deeds to the children of Israel. R. The Lord is kind and merciful. Merciful and gracious is the LORD, slow to anger and abounding in kindness. For as the heavens are high above the earth, so surpassing is his kindness toward those who fear him. R. The Lord is kind and merciful. 
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Here are your new facebook cover image and smaller image to share on social media or to use in print for the second Sunday of Lent - Cycle C. 
Jesus took Peter, John, and James and went up the mountain to pray. While he was praying his face changed in appearance and his clothing became dazzling white. And behold, two men were conversing with him, Moses and Elijah, who appeared in glory and spoke of his exodus that he was going to accomplish in Jerusalem. Peter and his companions had been overcome by sleep, but becoming fully awake, they saw his glory and the two men standing with him. As they were about to part from him, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good that we are here; let us make three tents, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” But he did not know what he was saying. While he was still speaking, a cloud came and cast a shadow over them, and they became frightened when they entered the cloud. Then from the cloud came a voice that said, “This is my chosen Son; listen to him.” After the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. They fell silent and did not at that time tell anyone what they had seen. Luke 9:26-36 
Continuing with the #ExcelLENT series of images here is a cover image and a general image designed for the First Sunday of Lent (Readings for Cycle C). I will have a new image for each Sunday of Lent as well as an entirely new series for Holy Week. So come back soon!
Brothers and sisters:
What does Scripture say? The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart —that is, the word of faith that we preach—, for, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For one believes with the heart and so is justified, and one confesses with the mouth and so is saved. For the Scripture says, No one who believes in him will be put to shame. For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; the same Lord is Lord of all, enriching all who call upon him. For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” Romans 10:8 
Introducing the 2016 Ash Wednesday Facebook Cover design and the matching Lenten design.
I am very excited about the matching Holy week designs which I will be unveiling soon. In the meantime, I hope you enjoy these two new covers and come back soon! Cyndi 
And if you would like a few more Ash Wednesday covers to choose from - here are some designs from previous years.
We know that Lent is a time for praying, fasting and giving. However, those three words have a multitude of meanings for each of us. What I have come to realize as I peruse the plethora of ideas on what to do for Lent that can be found online and in print, is that what makes for a meaningful Lent for me, may not have as much, or any, meaning for you. We are each uniquely and wonderfully made by our God. And we are each called in unique and wonderful ways to serve Him.
So how can you excel this Lent? I don't have any new ideas that haven't already been shared. What I do have are some suggestions to help you discern what you could do this Lent: Be authentic. Don't compare yourself to what others are doing in their Lenten journey. If giving up one simple thing (sodas, chocolate, meat, etc.) is what works in your life and allows you to more deeply enter into this season, then do not judge yourself harshly because your friends are giving up something which seems to be more profound. Be true to yourself and your journey. Be deliberate. Whatever you decide to do then be deliberate in doing that. If it's reading your bible, then make sure that your Bible shows up in places you will find it. (In the car during carpool lines, next to your bed). Use reminders if needed. If praying more is part of what you have added to your Lent, then help yourself remember to do this at certain times and set a reminder on your phone. When it goes off, stop and pray. Be forgiving. I am looking at this from multiple facets. Not just forgiving of the wrongs and injustices that come our way, I am talking about some much needed mercy toward ourselves this Lent. If things don't go exactly the way you planned with your Lenten sacrifice or pledges, just remember, we are each only human. If that is the only thing you do this Lent that will be excelLENT! Be honest. Be honest with yourself and others. How profound could your Lent be if you were honest with yourself about what it is that God needs from you this Lent? Is He really asking you to give up chocolate or is he asking for something much more? Only you and He know the answer to that. Be present. There are lots of ways to do this with our families and friends. Set aside the phone or computer for a bit (but don't eliminate it - see what I mean by that here : It's Time for a New SOCIAL MEdia Pledge.) and spark up a family conversation or engage in a family activity. Mostly, just be present when God places you in positions which allow you to share your faith with another. Be present and witness the power of God at work in our lives every day. Approach each day knowing that your presence will be a testimony in the gospel according to you! Be joyful. Yes, be joyful this Lent. No gloomy faces allowed. It is your inner joy which will be the springboard that will propel you to excelLENT! And, of course, I wouldn’t be true to myself if I didn’t provide you with some new facebook covers for the season. Using the #excelLENT as my inspiration, you will find several new general Lenten covers . There will be new ones in the #excelLENT series for each week of Lent posted - so stay tuned! 
What is the New SOCIAL MEdia Pledge? Find out more by clicking below!
Time to prepare for the start of Holy Week with several new Palm Sunday Images below. Be sure to come back soon as I will have more images for Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter   Two additional Palm Sunday Facebook Covers from previous years and some additional Holy Week Covers from previous years can be foundhere. The two images below work great on Instagram or in a facebook timeline post. (and by the way I am on Instagram too!)
The one below is a new Holy Week cover. More to come in just a few days.  The first two images are for the fifth Sunday of Lent, Cycle B readings. I have you "covered" with one to use as a facebook cover and one to use in sharing on multiple platforms. 
The next two are designed for the fifth Sunday of Lent, Cycle A Scrutinies readings.   I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die. John 11:25-26  |
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all part of one body. What is Embedded Faith? Simply put, this is a "gralog" (graphics + blog) providing images and thoughts to evangelize the digital continent.
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