Archive for August 2008

God’s Love in Children

Matthew 19: 13-15 Ez 18: 1-10. 13b. 30-32 / Ps 51: 12-15,18-19 “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” (Matthew 19: 14) Faith has led us to believe That of all the gifts God has given, Including this life we [...]

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Many

Luke 1: 39-56 Rev 11: 19; 12: 1-6, 10 / Ps 45: 10-12, 16/ 1 Cor 15: 20-27 From now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me— holy is his name. (Luke 1:48) My soul proclaims the Lord’s greatness, In God my spirit rejoices; He [...]

Forgiveness from the Heart

Matthew 18: 21- 19:1 Ez 12: 1-12 / Ps 78: 56-59, 61-62 ‘I canceled your debts because you begged me to. Shouldn’t you have had mercy on your fellow servant just as I had on you?’ (Matthew 18: 32-33) We forget what forgiveness means When we’re offended or betrayed; Lord, remind us of our own [...]

Resolving Conflicts

Matthew 18: 15-20 Ez 9: 1-7; 10: 18-22 / Ps 113: 1-6 If he listens to you, you have won over your brother. If he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, so that every fact may be established on the testimony of two or three witnesses. (Matthew 18:15-16) Resolve conflicts [...]

The Greatest in the Kingdom

Matthew 18: 1-5, 10,12-14 Ez 2: 8 – 3: 4 / Ps 119:14,24,72,103,111,131 Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 18:3) May we be blessed in words and deed, And in God’s love be reconciled; From deadly pride may we be [...]

Tax for Atonement of Sins

Matthew 17: 22-27 Ezek 1: 2-5, 24-28 / Ps 148: 1-2, 11-14 “From whom do the kings of the earth collect duty and taxes—from their own sons or from others?” (Matthew 17:25) Jesus went to all the trouble– With a miracle to pay the tithe. Paying taxes for the temple, Was His example for living [...]