Archive for 'Generosity'

Praying in a Solitary Place

Mark 1: 29-39 Heb 2: 14-18 / Psa 105 Rising very early before dawn, Jesus went off to a deserted place to pray. (Mark 1:35) Try to find a quiet place to pray, Then meditate by keeping still; Unload all the troubles of the day, And peace within the Lord will fill. As soon as [...]

Of Leprosy and Mercy

Luke 5: 12-16 1 Jn 5: 5-13 / Ps 147 Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean. (Luke 5:12) Grant us the wisdom, Lord Jesus, By the Father’s Will abide. With Your healing Word release us From the “leprosy” of pride. While Jesus was in one of the towns, a man came [...]

Neither Dancing Nor Mourning

Matthew 11:16-19 Isa 48:17-19 / Psa 1 But wisdom is vindicated by her works. (Matthew 11:19) Who judges by appearances Will not see the fruits the wise discern; Work to resolve our differences, And God’s wisdom is the prize we’ll earn. Jesus said, “To what can I compare this generation? They are like children sitting [...]

The Gift of Generosity

Luke 21: 1-4 Rv 14: 1-3. 4b-5/ Ps 24: 1-6 While Jesus watched the wealthy bringing their offerings to the temple, He noticed a poor widow go up to the treasury to put in two small coins. (Luke 21: 1) To those who practice charity, God’s blessings flow abundantly; With grateful hearts let’s strive to [...]

Believing is Seeing

Luke 18: 35-43 Rv 1: 1-4; 2: 1-5 / Ps 1: 1-4 and 6 ‘What do you want me to do for you?’ He replied, ‘Lord, I want to see.’ (Luke 18:41) Cry to Jesus in our darkness, He will lead us back to the light; Our sins keep us blind & helpless, But His [...]

Giving Alms for Atonement

Luke 11: 37-41 Gal 5: 1-6 / Psa 119 …give alms, and behold, everything will be clean for you. (Luke 11:41) What rituals in our religion We seek for our purification, When all we need is compassion To the weakest for our salvation. After Jesus had spoken, a Pharisee invited Him to dine at his [...]