Archive for 'Humility'

Seeing and Hearing the Word

Matthew 13:16-17 Sir 44:1, 10-15 / Psa 132:11,13-14,17-18 But blessed are your eyes, because they see; and your ears, because they hear. (Matthew 13:16) We have received God’s grace of wisdom To share the Gospel with our neighbor; It’s but fitting to serve His kingdom, In thanking Him for this high favor. (Jesus said), “But [...]

To the Humble Revealed

Matthew 11: 25-27 Isa 10:5-7,13b-16 / Psa 94 I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. (Matthew 11:25) Do not crave for worldly wisdom, Nor in its glory be fulfilled; Seek rather to know God’s kingdom, And [...]

True Acts of Piety

Matthew 6:1-6,16-18 2 Kgs 2: 1,6-14 / Ps 31: 20, 21, 24 Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. (Matthew 6:1) Good deeds done in ostentation Are soon exposed as hypocrisy; God’s love [...]

Dealing with Conflicts

Matthew 5: 20-26 1 Kgs 18: 41-46 / Ps 65: 10-13 Go first and be reconciled with your brother, then come and offer your gift. (Matthew 5:24) For the sake of peace, may I be meek, To yield what is right as Jesus would, And even offer the other cheek, And understand, than be understood. [...]

How Do We Love?

John 21: 15-19 Acts 25: 13b-21 / Ps 103 “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Take care of my sheep.” (John 21:16) How much we love our Lord Jesus Depends on how we care for His sheep; From our sins His grace will free us, Trust that this promise He will [...]

The Annunciation of the Lord

Luke 1: 26-38 Isa 7:10-14,8-10 / Ps 40 / Heb 10:4-10 ‘I am the the Lord’s servant. May it be done to me as you have said.’ (Luke 1:38) Her virtues that we emulate Will shield us from all tribulation; Today let’s pause to meditate Her ‘Yes’ that led to our redemption In the sixth [...]