Leprosy of Disobedience

Mark 1: 40-45 1 Sm 4: 1-11/ Ps 44 He remained outside in deserted places, and people kept coming to Him. (Mark 1:45) We are in our disobedience Stained by the leprosy of sin; But thank God in our penitence, Touched by God’s Word, we are made clean. O…

The Feast of St. John the Apostle

John 20:1a,2-8 1 Jn 1:1-4 / Psa 97 Then the other disciple also went in, who came first to the tomb, and he saw and believed. (John 20:8) John proclaimed what he saw and heard That we may have Christ’s fellowship. Believers must all share God’s Wor…

Obedience and Commitment

Matthew 21: 28-32 Zep 3:1-2,9-13 / Psa 34 John came to you to show you the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes did. And even after you saw this, you did not repent and believe him. (Matthew 21:3…

Our Firm Foundation

Matthew 7:21,24-27 Is 26: 1-6 / Ps 118: 1, 8-9, 19-21, 25-27 Everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock. (Matthew 7:24) Help us Jesus to persevere In helping those who don’t unders…

A Servant’s Duty

Luke 17: 7-10 Wis 2: 23—3:9 / Psa 34 So you also, when you have done everything you were told to do, should say, ‘We are unworthy servants; we have only done our duty. (Luke 17:10) Help me Jesus to be effective In serving You in all my days; Ob…

The Greater Family of God

Matthew 12: 46-50 Ex 14:21–15:1 / Ex 15:8-17 Whoever does the will of my heavenly Father is my brother, and sister, and mother. (Matthew 12:50) To be Christ’s brother or sister, This we must follow willingly – God’s will: to love one another,…

Immaculate Heart of Mary

Luke 2: 41-51 Isa 61:9-11 / 1 Sam 2 His mother treasured all these things in her heart. (Luke 2:51) Most Immaculate Heart of Mary, Blessed recourse of our hurts and pain, Inspire us never to grow weary Serving God for our eternal gain. Every year Jesus…

Faith Built on God’s Will

Matthew 7: 21-29 Gen 16:1-12,15-16 / Psa 106 Not everyone who says to me, Lord, Lord, will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven. (Matthew 7:21) Lord God, I pray, my faith design Like a house on rock bui…

To Love is to Obey

John 14: 21-26 Acts 14:5-18 / Ps 115:1-4,15-16 Whoever observes My commandments is the one who loves me. (John 14:21) By His Spirit God has made us feel The essence of His love so real, That in turn we may also reveal Christ’s love according to His w…

True Freedom: God’s Word

John 8: 31-42 Dn 3:14-20,91-92,95 / Dn 3:52-56 If you abide by my word, you are truly my disciples; you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. (John 8:31-32) Once in the darkness, we had been Blind to the Truth, now we can see; Why remai…

The Multiplication of His Kingdom

Luke 11: 14-23 Jer 7: 23-28/ Ps 95: 1-2. 6-7. 8-9 Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever 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 sha…

A Child of God’s Kingdom

Mark 10: 13-16 Sir 17:1-15 / Psa 103 Those who will not receive God’s kingdom like a child will never enter it. (Mark 10:15) How does one become like a child? By greeting others with a smile . . . With a mind pure and undefiled, And a heart free of a…

Empowerment from the Father

Mark 9: 2-13 Heb 11: 1-7 / Psa 145 This is My Beloved Son. Listen to Him. (Mark 9:7) Lead me Lord to Your heights sublime, And there behold Your radiant face; In Your presence bide for a time To be empowered by Your grace. After six days Jesus took Pet…

A Deal Made in Heaven

Mark 8: 34—9:1 Gen 11: 1-9 / Psa 33 …whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel’s will save it. (Mark 8:35) For the love shown by our Father, For all blessings we have received, What could we possibly offer In exchange for this lif…

Commands and Traditions

Mark 7: 1-13 Gen 1: 20—2:4a / Psa 8 They worship me in vain; their teachings are merely human rules.’ (Mark 7:7) Not by following tradition But by the renewal of my mind Teach me, Lord, to make the distinction So that Your Will I may always find. T…

The Disobedient Leper

Mark 1: 40-45 Heb 3: 7-14 / Psa 95 He remained outside in deserted places, and people kept coming to Him. (Mark 1:45) We are in our disobedience Stained by the leprosy of sin; But thank God in our penitence, Touched by God’s Word, we are made clean. …

The Feast of St. John the Apostle

John 20: 2-8 1 Jn 1:1-4/Ps 97:1-2,5-6,11-12 Then the other disciple also went in, who came first to the tomb, and he saw and believed. (John 20:8) John proclaimed what he saw and heard That we may have Christ’s fellowship. Believers must all share Go…

The Parable of the Two Sons

Matthew 21: 28-32 Zep 3:1-2,9-13 / Ps 34 Amen, I say to you, tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God before you. (Matthew 21:31) By obedience are we measured, And then our forgiving quality; Our Commitment too is treasured, Last …

Peter’s Obedience

Luke 5: 1-11 1 Cor 3:18-23 / Psa 24 Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching men. (Luke 5:10) Woe to those who do not listen, But worse for those who don’t obey All the laws that Christ has given, Alas, they’ll never find the Way. One day…

Seeing and Hearing the Word

Matthew 13:16-17 Sir 44:1, 10-15 / Psa 132:11,13-14,17-18 But blessed are your eyes, because they see; and your ears, because they hear. (Matthew 13:16) We have received God’s grace of wisdom To share the Gospel with our neighbor; It’s but fitting …

The Yoke of God’s Love

Matthew 11: 28-30 Isa 26:7-9,12,16-19 / Ps 102 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. (Matthew 11:29) No burden is too heavy, No task too hard to serve the Lord, God makes th…

The Cause of Fear

Matthew 10: 24-33 Isa 6: 1-8 / Psa 93 So do not be afraid; you are of more value than many sparrows. (Matthew 10:31) When trials come, and strife won’t cease, We sometimes doubt if God is near; It’s simply faith that brings us peace, Restores our h…

The Price of Following Jesus

Matthew 8:18-22 Am 2: 6-10, 13-16 / Ps 50: 16 -23 “Follow me, and let the dead bury their dead.” (Matthew 8:22) For true Christians life is too short; By the Spirit we’ve been inspired To give our all for what it’s worth, For Christ nothing les…

Teaching about the Law

Matthew 5: 17-19
1 Kgs 18: 20-39 / Psa 16
…whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
(Matthew 5:19)
It is not love to spare the rod,
Too much freedom, we’ll pay the price;
Obedience to the laws …

Love and Obedience

John 15: 9-17
Acts 1:15-17,20-26 / Ps 113
This is my commandment: Love one another.
(John 15:17)
What joy to follow God’s command,
To love, here we have understood;
For many decades, it will stand
The test of time, our brotherhood.
“As the Father loves me, so I also love you. Remain in my love. If you keep my commands, you will remain [...]




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