Archive for 'Family'

Christ’s Family

Mark 3: 31-35 2 Sm 6:12b-15,17-19 / Ps 24 “Who are My mother and My brothers?” And looking at the apostles sitting around Him, He said, “Behold, My mother and My brothers! For whoever does the will of God, he is My brother and sister and mother.” (Mark 3:34-35) If we want to be Christ’s [...]

The Feast of the Holy Family

Luke 2:22,39-40 Gn 15:1-6,21:1-3 / Psa 105 Give praise to the LORD, proclaim His name; make known among the nations what He has done. Sing … praise to Him; tell of all his wonderful acts. (Psalm 105:1-2) How can we show Him our gratitude? God has given all without measure. Just praise Him and thank [...]

In Christ’s Family

Luke 8: 19-21 Ezra 6: 7-8,12b,14-20 / Psa 122 My mother and brothers are those who hear God’s word and put it into practice. (Luke 8:21) Blessed are they who hear the Word And act on it as Jesus said. They shall not lack for God’s reward, His heirs they shall become instead. Now Jesus’ [...]

Mary and Elizabeth

Luke 1:39-56 Rv 11:19a;12:1-6a,10ab / Psa 45 Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will bear! (Luke 1:42) When we encounter difficulty In our mission to bring the Good News; Mary’s trials and humility Should lead us to her Son, Christ Jesus. Mary set out and hurried to a town in [...]

The Gift of Children

Matthew 19: 13-15 Jos 24:14-29 / Psa 16 Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these. (Matthew 19:14) Faith has led us to believe That of all the gifts God has given, Including this life we live, We feel God’s love [...]

The Greater Family of God

Matthew 12: 46-50 Ex 14:21–15:1 / Ex 15:8-17 Whoever does the will of my heavenly Father is my brother, and sister, and mother. (Matthew 12:50) To be Christ’s brother or sister, This we must follow willingly – God’s will: to love one another, To be one in God’s family. While (Jesus) was still speaking to [...]