Archive for 'Community'

The Call of Community

Mark 3: 13-19 1 Sm 24:3-21/ Psa 57 He appointed twelve that they might be with Him and that He might send them out to preach and to have authority to drive out demons. (Mark 3:14) Our Lord chose His twelve apostles As the Church’s first community; We have learned as His disciples Its importance [...]

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 [...]

A Tragic Year to Pass

John 1:1-18 1Jn 2:18-21 / Psa 96 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. (John 1:1-2) John talks about the Beginning, We wonder as the year’s end is here: What will the new year be bringing? May God [...]

Discerning the Signs

Luke 12: 54-59 Rom 7:18-25a / Psa 119 You understand the signs of the earth and the sky, but you don’t understand the present times. (Luke 12:56) If we read the Bible all our days We will learn to judge what is right It will lead us in subtle ways To discern God’s will in [...]

Fires of Division

Luke 12: 49-53 Rom 6:19-23 / Psa 1 Do you think I came to bring peace on earth? No, I tell you, but division. (Luke 12:51) Let us hold fast to face the fires Of life’s trials and tribulation, This much from us our faith requires For our own purification. (Jesus said to His disciples), [...]

Who is the Greatest?

Luke 9:46-50 Zec 8:1-8 / Psa 102 Whoever is least among you, is the one who is the greatest. (Luke 9:48) The worldly lust for fame and power Forfeits a place in God’s kingdom; The humble servant God will shower With His blessings and his wisdom. An argument started among the disciples as to which [...]