Tag: Jesus
Oct. 10-11, 2016
Monday, October 10 Galatians 4:22-24, 26-27, 31-5:1; Luke 11:29-32 Just as Jonah became a sign to the Ninevites, so will the Son of Man be to this generation. – Lk 11:30 Jesus preaches repentance. What is God asking me to change? Lord, you are always nudging me to change many ways. Most times I just… Read More ›
Sept. 5 – 9, 2016
Mon., September 5 1 Corinthians 5:1-8; Luke 6:6-11 Jesus challenges us to stand up against laws that hurt others. What can I do today to stand up for the good of others? Lord, I know that frequently it is safer to keep quiet when faced with an unjust law. Help me to speak up at… Read More ›
August 29-Sept 2, 2016
Mon., August 29, 2016 The Passion of John the Baptist 1 Corinthians 2:1-5; Mark 6:17-29 Herod feared John, knowing him to be a righteous and holy man, and kept him in custody. When he heard him speak he was very much perplexed, yet he liked to listen to him. – Mk 6:20 Do I have… Read More ›
August 15-19, 2016
Mon., August 15 The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Revelation 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; 1 Corinthians 15:20-27; Luke 1:39-56 And Mary said: “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior.” – Lk 1:46-47 In her humility, Mary proclaimed the greatness of the Lord. Does my life always reflect… Read More ›
August 8-12, 2016
Mon., August 8, 2016 St. Dominic, priest Ezekiel 1:2-5, 24-28c; Matthew 17:22-27 “But that we may not offend them, go to the sea, drop in a hook, and take the first fish that comes up. Open its mouth and you will find a coin worth twice the temple tax. Give that to them for me… Read More ›
Rich in What Matters to God
July 31, 2016 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time Then (Jesus) said to the crowd, “Take care to guard against all greed, for though one may be rich, one’s life does not consist of possessions.” Luke 12:15 I have a smart-phone. When I bought it, I felt it was necessary for me to have one. But… Read More ›
July 25-29, 2016
Mon., July 25, 2016 St. James 2 Corinthians 4:7-15; Matthew 20:20-28 Just so, the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many. – Mt 20:28 Jesus said he did not come to be served but to serve. Am I a servant… Read More ›
July 18-22, 2016
Mon., July 18, 2016 Micah 6:1-4, 6-8; Matthew 12:38-42 You have been told, O mortal, what is good, and what the LORD requires of you: Only to do justice and to love goodness, and to walk humbly with your God. – Micah 6:8 What does it mean to love goodness and walk humbly with God?… Read More ›
Focus My Heart on Jesus
The Lord said to her in reply, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and worried about many things. There is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part and it will not be taken from her. – Luke 10:41-42 I love this gospel reading. It is a popular one with various interpretations and… Read More ›
Love the Lord, Your God
He said in reply, “You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your being, with all your strength, and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself.” (Luke 10:27) I have often wondered what it means to love God this way. I long to love God this way. But… Read More ›
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