Apr. 5 Tuesday of the Fifth Week of Lent; Optional Memorial of St. Vincent Ferrer, priest , Opt. Mem.

Communion Antiphon, Jn 12:32: When I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw all to myself, says the Lord.Today we have another ancient beautiful Lenten lesson. The division between Jesus and His enemies becomes more critical, more sharp. There are references in both readings to “being lifted up.” This reminds us of the crucifixion on Calvary and of events coming ten days from now. –The Vatican II Weekday Missal