Archive for 'Faith'

Lessons in Faith and Humility

Mark 6:1-6 2 Sm 24: 2,9-17 / Psa 32 He could not do any miracles there, except lay His hands on a few sick people and heal them. He was amazed at their lack of faith. (Mark 6:6) Like Jesus we are not always free From the prejudice of our own kin; Contempt comes from [...]

Touched and Healed

Mark 5: 21-43 2 Sm 18: 9-10, 14, 24-25, 30 – 19:3 / Ps 86:1-6 “Daughter, your faith has saved you. Go in peace and be cured of your affliction.” (Mark 5:34) A little faith can gain so much Once we give in to plans divine, And from our pain His healing touch Will transform [...]

The Faith of a Child

Mark 4: 35-41 2 Sm 12: 1-7, 10-17/ Ps 51: 12-17 Why are you afraid? Do you not yet have faith? (Mark 4:40) In every storm we face on earth, Christ’s in the stern when we leave berth. Don’t be afraid, or hesitate, Trials only serve to form our faith. One day, as evening came, [...]

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 [...]

Paralysis of the Faithless

Mark 2: 1-12 1 Sm 8: 4-7. 10-22a/ Psa 89 “But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority to forgive sins,” he then addressed the man with paralysis, “I say to you, rise, pick up your mat and go home.” (Mark 2:10-11) Belief that knows no obstacle Shall not be [...]

According to Our Faith

Luke 1:26-38 Isa 7:10-14 / Psa 24 Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. Let it be done to me according to your word. (Luke 1:38) As Mary had set the example In serving God with total trust, If faith be our guiding principle Then God will surely be with us. In the sixth [...]