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, He gave orders to cross to [...]

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
Whose faith and love were his armor.
As [...]

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 leprosy of sin
Just go to [...]

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;
No rains or flood, or winds [...]

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;
Pray to the Lord for the [...]

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 works of His presence.
When the time came [...]