Archive for 'Blessings'

Taking Time to Pray

Mark 1: 29-39 1Sm 3:1-10,19-20 / Ps 40 Rising very early before dawn, Jesus went off to a deserted place to pray. (Mark 1:35) We always rush, we have no time, So much in mind of work to do; Lest we forget things more sublime, What if in turn, God forgets you? As soon as [...]

On Giving

Luke 21: 1-4 Dn 1:1-6,8-20 / Dn 3 …she out of her poverty put in all she had to live on. (Luke 21:4) What grace from God have we been given That shows our close affinity To Him as His beloved children? It’s His gift of generosity. As Jesus looked up, he saw the rich [...]

The Way of the Blessed

Matthew 5:1-12a Rv 7:2-4,9-14 / Psa 24 / 1Jn3:1-3 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven. (Matthew 5:12a) We are destined to reach heaven If we take on Christ’s attitude; Here are lessons He has given: Trust His Word in the Beatitudes. When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on [...]

Our Model of Blessedness

Luke 11: 27-28 Jl 4:12-21 / Psa 97 “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and observe 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 was speaking, [...]

The Ultimate Decision

Luke 6: 20-26 Col 3: 1-11 / Psa 145 Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. (Luke 6:23) Blessed are the poor and hungry, God will turn their tears to glory, Blessed are they now in sorrow; Theirs is God’s kingdom to follow. Looking at His disciples, [...]

Mary and Elizabeth

Luke 1:39-56 Rv 11:19a;12:1-6a,10ab / Psa 45 Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will bear! (Luke 1:42) When we encounter difficulty In our mission to bring the Good News; Mary’s trials and humility Should lead us to her Son, Christ Jesus. Mary set out and hurried to a town in [...]