Archive for 'Devotion'

Offerings and Taxes

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 [...]

Celebrate the Sabbath

Mark 2:23-28 Heb 6: 10-20 / Psa 111 “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath. So the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath.” (Mark 2:27-28) The Sabbath’s more than day of rest, It’s also meant for our delight; God therefore set aside the best To worship Him with [...]

The Parable of the Two Sons

Matthew 21: 28-32 Zep 3:1-2,9-13 / Ps 34 Amen, I say to you, tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God before you. (Matthew 21:31) By obedience are we measured, And then our forgiving quality; Our Commitment too is treasured, Last but not least, our humility. (Then Jesus gave another parable). “What do [...]

Healing of Mother-in-law

Luke 4: 38-44 1 Cor 3:1-9 / Psa 33 I must preach the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns also, because that is why I was sent. (Luke 4:43) Jesus showed His great compassion Curing all kinds of affliction. Let’s continue His healing mission By praying for other’s salvation. Jesus [...]

St. Mary Magdalene

John 20: 1-2, 11-18 Sg 3:1-4b / Psa 63 ‘I have seen the Lord’; and she told them that he had said these things to her. (John 20:18) Let us honor Mary Magdalene, And pray for her intercession; She was the first saint on the scene At Jesus Christ’s Resurrection. Early on the first day [...]

Honoring God on the Sabbath

Matthew 12: 1-8 Is 38: 1-6, 21-22, 7-8 / Is 38: 10-12, 16 For the Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath. (Matthew 12: 8) God asks but little of our time For us to honor Him at Mass; So let us leave all cares behind To worship ere this week will pass At [...]