Archive for June 2009

Jesus Calms All Storms

Matthew 8: 23-27
Gen 19:15-29 / Psa 26
“You of little faith, why are you so afraid?”
(Matthew 8:25)
Be firm of faith in Jesus Christ
Who keeps us safe from storms in life;
May confidence in Him reside
To calm all troubles, fears & strife.
Then Jesus got into a boat and His disciples followed Him. Without warning, a furious storm came [...]

The Keys to the Kingdom

Feast of Sts. Peter & Paul
Matthew 16:13-19
Acts 12:1-11 / Ps 34 / 2 Tm 4:6-8.17-18
I will give you the keys to the kingdom of heaven. Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
(Matthew 16:19)
Thank God for the opportunity
Of being stewards for His [...]

Faith of the Centurion

Matthew 8: 5-17
Gen 18:1-15 / Lk 1:46-55
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 Jesus praised the Centurion
Whose faith and love were his armor.
As Jesus entered Capernaum, a centurion [...]

Cleansing a Myth

Matthew 8: 1-4
Gen 17:1, 9-10,15-22 / Psa 128
Lord, if you will, you can make me clean.
(Matthew 8:2)
Trust in the Lord’s healing power,
Pray for His perfect protection;
Like Christ who cared for the leper,
We should not fear this affliction.
When Jesus came down from the mountain, great crowds followed Him. And behold, a leper came to Him and [...]

Obedience to God’s Word

Matthew 7: 21-29
Gen 16:1-12, 15-16 / Psa 106
Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on rock.
(Matthew 7:24)
Lord Jesus I pray, my faith design
Like a house on rock built solidly,
Be obedient make this heart of mine,
To follow Your lessons faithfully.
“Not everyone who [...]

The Birth of John the Baptist

Luke 1: 57-66, 80
Is 49: 1-6 / Ps 139 / 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 for Elizabeth [...]