Archive for June 2008

The First Martyrs of the Church of Rome

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) True Christians need not ever doubt, By the Spirit we’ve been inspired; This is what faith is all about, Nothing less will we be required. When Jesus saw a crowd around Him, [...]

The Centurion’s Faith

Matthew 8: 5-17 Lam 2: 2. 10-14. 18-19 / Ps 74: 1-7, 20-21 Lord, I am not worthy to have you enter under my roof; only say the word and my servant will be healed. (Matthew 8:8) By submitting to Christ’s dominion We shall win a place of honor; Just as Christ praised the Centurion [...]

Repentance and Healing

Matthew 8: 1-4 2 Kgs 25: 1-12 / Ps 137: 1-6 Jesus stretched out His hand, touched him and said “I do will it! Be made clean!” His leprosy was cleansed at once. (Matthew 8:3) He showed us the love that made us clean His great compassion that set us free; Be healed from the [...]

OBEDIENCE

Matthew 7: 21-29 2 Kgs 24: 8-17 / Ps 79: 1-5, 8, 9 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) Nothing to fear in evil’s wake, The Word of God our firm foundation; [...]

False Prophets, Profiteers

Matthew 7: 15-20 2 Kgs 22: 8-13; 23: 1-3 / Ps 119: 33-34, 36-37, 40 Beware of false prophets who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but underneath they are ravenous wolves. By their fruit you will recognize them. (Matthew 7:15-16) They claim this world as God’s kingdom, False prophets lead us from the truth; [...]

The Birth of John the Baptist

Luke 1: 57-66, 80 Is 49: 1-6 / Ps 139: 1-3, 13-15 / Acts 13: 22-26 “What then will this child be?” For the hand of the Lord was with him. (Luke 1:66) To proclaim the Savior Jesus Was the purpose of his existence; Like St. John let us give witness In our words and [...]