A daily walk in faith, hope and love
DAY 357 1 Samuel 1:27-28 For this child I prayed, and the Lord has granted me my petition which I asked of Him. Therefore I also have lent him to the Lord; as long as he lives he shall be lent to the Lord.” So they worshiped the Lord there The language Hannah used today... Continue Reading →
DAY 322 REFERENCE TEXT: Matthew 25:14-30 Whenever others attempt to wade into the things we call 'our own affairs', we might see them as busybodies. But if there is a set of words anyone, even in passing, can relay to another, 'make sure you make the most of your life', should find it's way into... Continue Reading →
DAY 260 Reference text: Matthew 18:21-35 Matthew 18:32,33 Then his lord, after that he had called him, said unto him, O thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt, because thou desiredst me: Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee? The truth is 'he... Continue Reading →
DAY 224 Matthew 17:16 And I brought him to thy disciples, and they could not cure him. Just because you want to be a Surgeon doesn't mean you can simply walk into any operating theatre to wield a scalpel. It will take more than your desire and enthusiasm. In the Gospel today, we cannot say... Continue Reading →
DAY 183 The homily at Mass today had some deep statements that warranted a bit more pondering. The one of interest today was: 'A life hoarded is an answer lost' We are all afraid of losing, and because we are so afraid of this loss, we hoard things: our relationships, our resources and even our... Continue Reading →
137/365 THE PEACE OF GOD John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. It is interesting that there is a gradation of peace at different levels because what Jesus... Continue Reading →
DAY 265 OF 365 IN 2021 RECEIVING MUST FOLLOW GIVING The opening and closing verses of today's text are highlighted to draw our attention to something. There was first a giving,"When Jesus had called the Twelve together, he gave them power and authority to drive out all demons and to cure diseases," (Luke 9:1) This... Continue Reading →
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