Luke 4: 16-21 Isa 61: 1-3a,6a,8-9 / Psa 89 / Rv 1:5-8 The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. (Luke 4:17) The Holy Spirit empowers In deeds and every word we say; May you be God’s blessing to others, And fulfill the [...]
Mark 12: 13-17 Tb 2: 9-14 / Psa 112 Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what is God’s. (Mark 12:17) Lord, we give to You what You own, Redeemed at a very high price; In Your likeness make us be known, And by the Name of Jesus Christ They sent some Pharisees [...]
Matthew 17:9a,10-13 Sir 48:1-4,9-11 / Psa 80 You are destined, it is written, in time to come to put an end to wrath before the day of the LORD, to turn back the hearts of fathers toward their children… (Sirach 48:10) He has come “to restore all things,” Jesus, our Savior, King of kings. Make [...]
Luke 21: 34-36 Rv 22: 1-7/ Ps 95: 1-3,5-7 Be vigilant at all times and pray that you have the strength to escape the tribulations that are imminent and to stand before the Son of Man. (Luke 21:36) Come let us sing in jubilation To the Rock of our salvation; But for Him let us [...]
Luke 11: 37-41 Gal 5: 1-6 / Psa 119 …give alms, and behold, everything will be clean for you. (Luke 11:41) What rituals in our religion We seek for our purification, When all we need is compassion To the weakest for our salvation. After Jesus had spoken, a Pharisee invited Him to dine at his [...]
Matthew 5: 38-42 1 Kgs 21: 1-16 / Psa 5 Give to the one who asks of you, and do not turn your back on one who wants to borrow. (Matthew 5:42) Whenever one comes to borrow We should never refuse to lend; Who knows where you’ll be tomorrow? Be glad you’re in the giving [...]
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