Matthew 11: 11-15
Isa 41: 13-20 / Psa 145
From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and men of violence are taking it by force.
(Matthew 11:12)
Our voices shall not be silenced,
For justice and truth we shall stand;
Peace will overcome violence,
For God’s love to reign in our land.
Jesus said: [...]
Luke 18: 1-8
Wis 18: 14-16;19:6-9 / Psa 105
And will not God bring about justice for His chosen ones, who cry out to Him day and night?
(Luke 18:7)
Let us pray for our judges today,
That justice prevail in our land;
That in truth and compassion they may
Always be guided by God’s Hand.
Then Jesus told His disciples a parable [...]
Luke 11: 42-46
Rom 2: 1-11 / Psa 62
Woe also to you lawyers! For you load people with burdens hard to bear, and you yourselves do not lift a finger to ease them.
(Luke 11: 46)
What laws on earth could guarantee
Our passage to eternity?
Man-made laws have been man’s burden,
Roadblocks on his way to heaven.
“But woe to you [...]
Matthew 20: 1-16
Jgs 9:6-15 / Psa 21
What if I wish to give this last one the same as you? Don’t I have the right to do as I please with my money? Why be envious of my generosity?
(Matthew 20:14-15)
Though unfair at first it would seem,
Who can ever fathom God’s ways?
Not by merits are we [...]
Matthew 5: 38-42
2 Cor. 6: 1-10 / Psa 98
If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.
(Matthew 5:39)
Revenge torments my soul and mind,
When justice is all that I seek . . .
Help me Lord in my heart to find
Your grace to turn the other cheek.
“You have heard that it was [...]
Matthew 22: 1-14
Ez 36: 23-28 / Ps 51: 12-15, 18-19
Many are invited, but few are chosen.
(Matthew 22:14)
Our sins are like a harsh rejection
Of a loving King’s invitation;
Only by Jesus’ intervention
Can we join heaven’s celebration
Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying: “The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding feast for [...]
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