“On the first Sunday of Lent, the readings have a very baptismal theme. It makes sense, for it is common on this Sunday that the catechumens report to the Bishop for the Rite of Election, wherein they are recognized as elect (chosen) of God in these final weeks before their baptism.”
Sorry Salvation to have overlooked that part of the wonderful article by Msgr Pope.
No need to apologize.
Ours is next Saturday. Some of our RCIA team members are in my choir, and we’ve got to fit in a practice and a funeral in time for them to make it uptown to the Cathedral.