Archive for 'Innocence'

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, [...]

Murder of the Innocents

Matthew 2:13-18 1 Jn 1:5 – 2:2 / Psa 124 A voice is heard in Ramah, weeping and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, because they are no more. (Matthew 2:18) The slaughter of the innocents Still goes on today unabated; The scourge of abortifacents Leave God’s creations desecrated. [...]

A Child of God’s Kingdom

Mark 10: 13-16 Sir 17:1-15 / Psa 103 Those who will not receive God’s kingdom like a child will never enter it. (Mark 10:15) How does one become like a child? By greeting others with a smile . . . With a mind pure and undefiled, And a heart free of any guile. People were [...]

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, [...]

Massacre of the Innocents

Matthew 2: 13-18 1 Jn 1:5—2:2 / Ps 124 A voice is heard in Ramah, weeping and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, because they are no more. (Matthew 2:18) Innocents continue to be slain – In mothers’ wombs, and in streets at night. As innocent must we still [...]

The Way to Greatness

Luke 9: 46-50 Zec 8:1-8 / Psa 102 Whoever is least among you, is the one who is the greatest. (Luke 9:48) The worldly lust for fame and power Forfeits a place in God’s kingdom; The humble servant God will shower With His blessings and his wisdom. An argument started among the disciples as to [...]