Ash Wednesday Matthew 6: 1-6, 16-18 2 Cor 5:20—6:2 / Psa 51 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) The righteousness of every act Comes from the grace of God above; [...]
Matthew 14: 1-12 Lv 25:1,8-17 / Ps 67 On Herod’s birthday, the daughter of Herodias danced for them and pleased Herod so much that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked. Beware of a dancing girl’s sway, Her passion can burn like hot coal; Take care lest she leads you astray, [...]
Luke 18: 9-14 Hos 6: 1-6 / Psa 51 For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted. (Luke 18: 9-14) Be merciful to me, a sinner, Heal me, Lord, of this affliction; In Your compassion please deliver This proud soul from its conviction. To some who were [...]
Matthew 20: 17-28 Jer 18: 18-20/ Ps 31: 5-6. 14. 15-16/ Mt 20: 17-28 “Can you drink the cup I am going to drink?” They answered, “We can.” Jesus said to them, “You will indeed drink from my cup . . .” (Matthew 20: 22-23) Lord, take away all my ambition, Desire for prominence, my [...]
Mark 8: 14-21 Gen 6: 5-8, 7:1-5,10 / Psa 29 Be careful, watch out for the leaven of the Pharisees and that of Herod. (Mark 8:15) Pride can puff up one’s authority, And lead to false interpretation Of the Bible by some “Pharisee” By his subtle manipulation. The disciples had forgotten to bring bread, except [...]
Luke 11: 47-54 Eph 1: 1-10 / Ps 98: 1-6 You have kept the key of knowledge; you yourselves have not entered, and you prevented others from entering! (Luke 11:52) The sins our ancestors committed The prophets paid for at the stake. Woe to sinners who take for granted The blood that they shed for [...]
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