Archive for 'Depravity'

On the Eve of Advent

Luke 21: 34-36
Rv 22: 1-7 / Ps 95: 1-7
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 also prepare
In works of charity [...]

The Demons of Gadara

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)
Guard against earthly obsessions
Strive only for the things divine;
Desire for worldly possessions
Drives men to the level of swine.
When Jesus arrived at [...]

The World’s Hatred

John 15: 18-21
Acts 16: 1-10 / Ps 100: 1b-2. 3. 5
I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hates you.
(John 15:19)
How can the choice be hard to make,
Between life or death, wealth or grace?
Let us not make the grave mistake
To love this world and lose the race.
(Jesus said), “If the world hates [...]

The Evil Dance of Salome

Matthew 14: 1-12
Lv 25:1.8-17 / Ps 67
On Herod’s birthday, the daughter of Herodias danced for them and pleased Herod so much that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked.
(Matthew 14:6)
Beware of a dancing girl’s sway,
Her passion can burn like hot coal;
Take care her steps lead you astray,
Like Herod you might lose [...]