Archive for October 2009

In the Presence of the Lord

Luke 12: 1-7 Rom 4: 1-8 / Psa 32 “There is nothing concealed that will not be revealed.” (Lk.12:2.) All things in darkness come to light; No lie can ever be concealed. What secrets can hide from God’s sight? In time the truth will be revealed. So many people were crowding together that they were [...]

Scolding the Scholars

Luke 11: 47-54 Rom 3: 21-30 / Psa 130 You have kept the key of knowledge; you yourselves have not entered, and you prevented others from entering! (Luke 11:52) The sins our ancestors committed The prophets paid for at the stake. Woe to sinners who take for granted The blood that they shed for our [...]

Of Justice and God’s Judgment

Luke 11: 42-46 Rom 2: 1-11 / Psa 62 Woe also to you lawyers! For you load people with burdens hard to bear, and you yourselves do not lift a finger to ease them. (Luke 11: 46) What laws on earth could guarantee Our passage to eternity? Man-made laws have been man’s burden, Roadblocks on [...]

Clean Inside-Out

Luke 11: 37-41 Rom 1: 16-25 / Psa 19 But as to what is within, give alms, and behold, everything will be clean for you. (Luke 11:41) No laws or rites can make us clean If deep within lies cupidity. What cleans us from the stain of sin Is when we practice charity. After Jesus [...]

The Sign of Jonah

Luke 11: 29-32 Rom 1: 1-7 / Psa 98 This generation is a wicked generation; it seeks for a sign, and yet no sign will be given to it but the sign of Jonah. (Luke 11:29) The signs are there for us to learn, Accept them without resistance; Then pray for wisdom to discern: Salvation [...]

Mary and the Word of God

Luke 11: 27-28 Jl 4: 12- 21 / Ps 97 ‘Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it!’ (Luke 11:28) We keep God’s Word to make us worthy To earn God’s kingdom, and nothing less. Let’s strive to be like Mother Mary, Who is our model of holiness. While Jesus [...]