Matthew 17: 9-13 Sir 48: 1-4. 9-11/ Ps 80: 2ac and 3b. 15-16, 18-19 Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him but did to him whatever they pleased. So also will the Son of Man suffer at their hands. (Matthew 17:12) Make straight our ways, repent from sins! Else how can we [...]
Matthew 11: 16-19 Is 48:17-19 / Ps 1 But wisdom is vindicated by her works. (Matthew 11:19) Who judges by appearances Will not see the fruits the wise discern; Work to resolve our differences, And God’s wisdom is the prize we’ll earn. Jesus said, “To what can I compare this generation? They are like children [...]
Matthew 11: 11-15 Isa 41: 13-20 / Ps 145: 1, 9-13 …the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and men of violence are taking it by force. (Matthew 11:12) Our voices will not be silenced, For justice and truth we shall stand; Peace must overcome violence, That freedom may reign in our land. Jesus said: [...]
Matthew 11: 28-30 Isa 40: 25-31 / Ps 103: 1-4, 8 and 10 Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28) A job always turns out better When not done for profit alone; Life’s burdens will become lighter When we help others with their own. [...]
Matthew 18: 12-14 Is 40:1-11 / Ps 96 It is not the will of your heavenly Father that one of these little ones be lost. (Mt.18:14) In times when we may fall to sin, Let not the light of hope grow dim; God’s love will wipe our record clean, His mercy calls us back to [...]
Luke 1: 26-38 Gn 3: 9-15. 20 / Ps 98: 1 – 4 / Eph 1: 3-6, 11-12 Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. Let it be done to me according to your word. (Luke 1:38) As Mary had set the example In serving God with total trust, If faith be our guiding [...]
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