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Luke 11: 14-23
Jer 7: 23-28 / Ps 95: 1-2, 6-9
He who is not with me is against me, and he who does not gather with me scatters.
(Luke 11:23)
Our God Almighty does not reign
Over a divided kingdom;
All divisions in His domain
His Word and love shall overcome.
Jesus was casting out a demon when some of the people [...]
Mark 8: 11-13
James 1: 1-11 / Psa 119
Why does this generation seek a sign?
(Mark 8:12)
We do not need to seek a sign
To understand all things divine.
These are revealed to us in time,
Have faith and trust in God’s design.
The Pharisees came forward and began to argue with him, seeking from him a sign from heaven to [...]
Mark 7: 24-30
1 Kgs 11:4-13 / Ps 106
“Yes, Lord,” the woman replied, “but even the dogs under the table eat the children’s crumbs.”
(Mark 7:28)
It only takes a “scrap” of faith
To see God’s wonders when we pray;
God hears those who don’t hesitate
To seek His help without delay.
Jesus left that place and went to the vicinity of [...]
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Mark 6: 53-56
1 Kgs 8:1-7,9-13 / Ps 132
As they were leaving the boat, people immediately recognized Jesus.
(Mark 6:54)
For our life we thank You, Jesus,
And pledge to make others aware
That Your healing that has freed us
Comes from a faith that we must share.
When Jesus and His apostles had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret [...]
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Mark 5: 1-20
2 Sm 15: 13-14,30;16:5-13/Ps 3
“What do you want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? Swear to God that you won’t torture me!”
(Mark 5:7)
Avoid any form of obsession
It will lead us away from the Lord;
From the evil spirits’ possession,
Be freed by the power of God’s Word.
They went across the lake to [...]
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Mark 4: 35-41
2 Sm 12: 1-7, 10-17/ Ps 51: 12-17
Why are you afraid? Do you not yet have faith?
(Mark 4:40)
In every storm we face on earth,
Christ’s in the stern when we leave berth.
Don’t be afraid, or hesitate,
Trials only serve to form our faith.
That day when evening came, Jesus said to His disciples, “Let us go [...]
Mark 3: 7-12
1Sam 18: 6-9,19:1-7 / Ps 56
All who were afflicted with diseases pressed toward him in order that they could touch him. And whenever the unclean spirits saw him, they fell down before him and cried out, “You are the Son of God!”
(Mark 3:10-12)
Of all the things under my concern
Where does my priority lie?
To [...]
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Mark 3: 1-6
1 Sam 17: 32-51 / Ps 144
“Which is lawful on the Sabbath: to do good or to do evil, to save life or to kill?”
(Mark 3: 4)
May Jesus free us from our doubts,
Give us the grace to understand
That until we learn to stretch out,
Our faith is like a withered hand.
Another time Jesus went [...]
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Mark 2: 1-12
1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a / Psalm 89:16-17, 18-19
When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven.”
(Mark 2:5)
What many may not realize
Forgiveness is what we all need;
While sin can trap and paralyze,
In Penance we are healed and freed.
A few days later, when Jesus again entered Capernaum, the people [...]
Luke 5: 12-16
1 Jn 5: 5-13 / Ps 147
Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.
(Luke 5:12)
Grant us the wisdom, Lord Jesus,
By the Father’s Will to abide.
With Your healing Word release us
From the “leprosy” of our pride.
While Jesus was in one of the towns, a man came along who was covered with leprosy. [...]
Matthew 21: 23-27
Nm 24:2-7,15-17a / Ps 25
I will ask you one question; if you tell me the answer, then I will tell you by what authority I do these things.
(Matthew 21:24)
To gain wisdom, Lord, we have found
Faith and trust are what You require.
The crafty and smart You confound,
The humble of heart You inspire.
When he entered [...]
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Matthew 7:21, 24-27
Isa 26: 1-6 / Psa 118
Every one who hears these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock.
(Matthew 7:24)
Nothing to fear in evil’s wake,
God’s Word is our firm foundation;
No rains or flood, or winds can break
Our faith in His loving protection.
(Jesus said [...]
Luke 10: 21-24
Isa 11: 1-10 / Psa 72
I give You praise, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and the learned and have revealed them to the childlike.
(Luke 10:21)
It is in the faith of a child
That His mysteries God will reveal;
Therefore, stay always undefiled
That we may know [...]
Luke 21: 29-33
Dn 7:2-14 / Dn 3
Look at the fig tree and all the trees; as soon as they sprout leaves you can see for yourselves and know that summer is already near.
(Luke 21: 29-30)
Endtimes will come, there’s no denying,
Or the destruction death will bring;
After the winter of life’s passing,
Comes the eternal buds of spring.
Then [...]
Luke 19: 41-44
1 Mc 2: 15-29 / Psa 50
…they will not leave one stone upon another in you; because you did not know the time of your visitation.”
(Luke 19:44)
If Christ could weep for all our sins
And even died for our salvation,
Should we not wonder what it means
To recognize His visitation?
As Jesus drew near and saw [...]
Luke 11: 47-54
Rom 3: 21-30 / Psa 130
You have kept the key of knowledge; you yourselves have not entered, and you prevented others from entering!
(Luke 11:52)
The sins our ancestors committed
The prophets paid for at the stake.
Woe to sinners who take for granted
The blood that they shed for our sake.
Jesus said, “Woe to you! You build [...]
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Luke 11: 29-32
Rom 1: 1-7 / Psa 98
This generation is a wicked generation; it seeks for a sign, and yet no sign will be given to it but the sign of Jonah.
(Luke 11:29)
The signs are there for us to learn,
Accept them without resistance;
Then pray for wisdom to discern:
Salvation comes with repentance.
As the crowds were increasing, [...]
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Luke 9: 7-9
Hg 1:1-8 / Psa 149
And he kept trying to see Him.
(Luke 9: 9)
Where can we find our Lord Jesus?
From our troubles His face we seek,
May His Word and Spirit lead us
To see Him in the poor and meek.
Herod the tetrarch heard of all that Jesus was doing; and he was greatly perplexed, [...]
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Luke 6: 20-26
Col 3: 1-11 / Psa 145
Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven.
(Luke 6:23)
Blessed are the poor and hungry,
Blessed are they now in sorrow;
God will turn their tears to glory,
Theirs is God’s kingdom to follow.
Looking at his disciples, Jesus said: “Blessed are you who are poor, [...]
Luke 5: 1-11
Col 1: 9-14 / Psa 98
Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching men.
(Luke 5:10)
Thank You, Jesus, for making us see
Many are called but few are chosen;
And in this sea of humanity,
You made us to be fishers of men.
People were crowding around Jesus at the Lake of Gennesaret to listen [...]
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Matthew 17: 14-20
Dt 6:4-13 / Ps 18:2-4,47,51
“O faithless and perverse generation, how long will I be with you?”
(Matthew 17:17)
No mountain as an obstacle,
No power on earth is as great,
When we pray for God’s miracle
With a mustard-sized seed our faith.
When they came to the crowd, a man approached Jesus and knelt before him. “Lord, have mercy [...]
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Mark 9: 2-10
Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 / Ps 97 / 2Pt 1:16-19
This is My beloved Son. Listen to Him!
(Mark 9:7)
Lord, let me hear Your words sublime,
Ponder them in Your sacred place;
In Your presence bide for a time,
And be empowered by Your grace.
Six days later, Jesus took with Him Peter, James and John, and led them up [...]
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Matthew 15: 21-28
Nm 13 / Ps 106
Woman, you have great faith! Your request is granted.
(Matthew 15:28)
God always tests our fidelity
Before our prayers are granted;
Those who pray in all humility
Will never be disappointed.
Jesus and His disciples came to the region of Tyre and Sidon. A Canaanite woman from that vicinity came to him, crying out, “Lord, [...]
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Matthew 14:22-36
Nm 12:1-13 / Ps 51
Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.
(Matthew 14:27)
We are but men of little faith
Who cannot see what life’s about;
Release us from this troubled state,
Lord, take away our fears and doubt.
Jesus made the disciples get into a boat to go ahead of Him to the other side, while He dismissed [...]
Matthew 13: 10-17
Ex 19: 1-2, 9-11,16-20b / Dn 3
To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given.
(Matthew 13:11)
Who shuns Gods Word knows no freedom,
Life’s meaning he will never see;
He who has faith gains more wisdom
And understands God’s mystery.
Then the disciples came [...]
