Archive for 'Compassion'

Christ’s Compassion

Mark 6: 30-34 1Kgs 3:4-13 / Psa 119 Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest. (Mark 6:31) Christ calls us to a quiet place, So from our troubles take a leave; His words teach us His gentle ways, And rest as we learn to forgive. The apostles gathered around [...]

The Pharisees’ Paralysis

Mark 3: 1-6 1 Sm 17: 32-33, 37, 40-51/ Ps 144 “Is it lawful to do good on the sabbath rather than to do evil, to save life rather than destroy it?” But they remained silent. (Mark 3:4) Lack of compassion leads to Pride, The Pharisees’ paralysis; But it can never be denied, Love will [...]

Christ’s Yoke of Love

Matthew 11:28-30 Is 40: 25-31 / Ps 103: 1-4, 8,10 For my yoke is easy and my burden light. (Matthew 11:30) What burden could be too heavy, When we are called to serve the Lord? Our Lord makes the job seem easy If with His will we’re in accord. Jesus said, “Come to me, all [...]

The Humble Centurion

Matthew 8: 5-11 Isa 4:2-6 / Psa 122 Lord, I am not worthy to have you enter under my roof; only say the word and my servant will be healed. (Matthew 8:8) What does it take to be Christ’s soldier To win the battlefield within? All it takes is total surrender, And for God’s gift [...]

The Meaning of God’s Kingdom

Luke 17:20-25 Wis 7:22b—8:1 / Psa 119 For just as lightning flashes and lights up the sky from one end to the other, so will the Son of Man be (in His day). (Luke 17:24) Jesus said, ‘Seek first God’s kingdom’, Make it our goal, constantly in mind. Let our hope be the day will [...]

Jesus’ Compassion

Luke 7: 11-17 1Tim 3:1-13 / Psa 101 When the Lord saw her, His heart went out to her and He said, “Don’t cry.” (Luke 7:13) Moved with pity for a mother’s pain Jesus raised back her dead son at Nain; In His mercy what we’re praying for, Through His Mother Jesus will restore. Soon [...]