Archive for 'Faith'

Seeking Signs

Mark 8: 11-13
James 1: 1-11 / Psa 119
Why does this generation seek a sign?
(Mark 8:12)
We do not need to seek a sign
To understand all things divine.
These are revealed to us in time,
Have faith and trust in God’s design.
The Pharisees came forward and began to argue with him, seeking from him a sign from heaven to [...]

Faith Draws Mercy

Mark 7: 24-30
1 Kgs 11:4-13 / Ps 106
“Yes, Lord,” the woman replied, “but even the dogs under the table eat the children’s crumbs.”
(Mark 7:28)
It only takes a “scrap” of faith
To see God’s wonders when we pray;
God hears those who don’t hesitate
To seek His help without delay.
Jesus left that place and went to the vicinity of [...]

Recognizing Jesus

Mark 6: 53-56
1 Kgs 8:1-7,9-13 / Ps 132
As they were leaving the boat, people immediately recognized Jesus.
(Mark 6:54)
For our life we thank You, Jesus,
And pledge to make others aware
That Your healing that has freed us
Comes from a faith that we must share.
When Jesus and His apostles had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret [...]

The Demoniac of Gerasene

Mark 5: 1-20
2 Sm 15: 13-14,30;16:5-13/Ps 3
“What do you want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? Swear to God that you won’t torture me!”
(Mark 5:7)
Avoid any form of obsession
It will lead us away from the Lord;
From the evil spirits’ possession,
Be freed by the power of God’s Word.
They went across the lake to [...]

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.
That day when evening came, Jesus said to His disciples, “Let us go [...]

The Messiah and the Multitudes

Mark 3: 7-12
1Sam 18: 6-9,19:1-7 / Ps 56
All who were afflicted with diseases pressed toward him in order that they could touch him. And whenever the unclean spirits saw him, they fell down before him and cried out, “You are the Son of God!”
(Mark 3:10-12)
Of all the things under my concern
Where does my priority lie?
To [...]