Archive for June 2010

Demon Possession

Matthew 8:28-34 Am 5: 14-15. 21-24 / Ps 50: 7-13, 16-17 The whole town set out to meet Jesus; and as soon as they saw him they implored him to leave their district. (Matthew 8:34) Avoid places where evil holds sway, Reject the words of sweet temptation; From the lures of this world stay away, [...]

The Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul

Matthew 16:13-19 Acts 12:1-11 / Ps 34 / 2Tm 4:6-8,17-18 I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 16:19) May the Lord grant us the wisdom To ensure our soul’s salvation — To use the keys of His kingdom For love and reconciliation. Now when Jesus came into the district of [...]

The Price of Following Jesus

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) For true Christians life is too short; By the Spirit we’ve been inspired To give our all for what it’s worth, For Christ nothing less is required. When Jesus saw a crowd around [...]

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 [...]

Nativity of John the Baptist

Luke 1: 57-66,80 Isa 49:1-6 / Psa 139 / Acts 13:22-26 “What then will this child be?” For the hand of the Lord was with him. (Luke 1:66) Like St. John may we proclaim boldly The Good News in our own assembly, And declare that our Savior Jesus Is our Lord let us proudly witness! [...]

False Prophets, Profiteers

Matthew 7: 15-20 2 Kgs 22: 8-13,23:1-3 / Ps 119 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 [...]