Archive for 'Kindness'

The Narrow Road to Life

Matthew 7: 6,12-14 Gen 13: 2,5-18 / Psa 15 So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets. (Matthew 7:12) The road is narrow that leads to life, Broad the road that leads to destruction; Thus we must face all trials [...]

Judging Others

Matthew 7: 1-5 Gen 12: 1-9 / Psa 33 For as you judge, so will you be judged, and the measure with which you measure will be measured out to you. (Matthew 7:2) If we must judge others for their sins, Pray to the Spirit for discernment, That the Lord may provide us the means [...]

Predisposed to Forgive

Luke 6: 36-38 Dn 9: 4b-10 / Psa 79 For the measure with which you measure, will in return be measured out to you. (Luke 6:38) The good in some we may discount If we always tend to criticize; We all shall be called to account At the judgment seat of Jesus Christ. “Be merciful, [...]

The Canticle of Mary

Luke 1: 46-56 1 Sam 1: 24-28 / 1 Sam 2 My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, my spirit rejoices in God my Savior! (Luke 1:46) My soul proclaims the Lord’s greatness, My lips exult with words of praise, He has shown me His great kindness, And led me to this life of [...]

A Gift for Jesus

John 5: 33-36 Isa 56:1-3a,6-8 / Psa 67 For the very work that the Father has given me to finish, and which I am doing, testifies that the Father has sent me. (John 5:36) Let good works witness to His love And herald that Christmas is near; May we learn the true message of God’s [...]

Clean Inside-Out

Luke 11: 37-41 Rom 1: 16-25 / Psa 19 But as to what is within, give alms, and behold, everything will be clean for you. (Luke 11:41) No laws or rites can make us clean If deep within lies cupidity. What cleans us from the stain of sin Is when we practice charity. After Jesus [...]