But they [the scribes and Pharisees] were beside themselves with anger. They began to discuss with each other what they might do to Jesus. During that time, he went off into the mountains to pray. He spent the entire night in prayer to God. When it was day, he summoned his disciples. He chose from…[read more]
From you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel; whose origin is from of old, from ancient times. Micah 5: 2 “Joseph, Son of David, do not fear to take home Mary your wife. For what has been begotten in her is from the Holy Spirit.” Matthew 1: 20…[read more]
True, my conscience does not reproach me at all, but that does not prove that I am acquitted: the Lord alone is my judge. Therefore, do not make judgement before the appointed time, until the Lord comes, for he will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will manifest the motives of our…[read more]
Good morning. This morning’s reflection continues the consideration of dispositions for living discerningly. ~ John “Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you considers himself wise in this age, let him become a fool, so as to become wise. For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in the eyes of God.” 1 Cor.…[read more]
Good Wednesday morning. Today’s reflection begins a consideration on the question of how to live discerningly, not just at critical moments of life but consistently. ~ John “To the other towns also I must proclaim the good news of the Kingdom of God, because for this purpose I have been sent.” -Luke 4:43 How does…[read more]
When the king came in to look at the guests, he saw there a man not wearing a wedding garment.And he said to him: “Friend, how did you come in here, not having a wedding garment? But he was silent. Then the king said to the waiters: “Tie him up hand and foot, and cast…[read more]
Jesus said to his disciples: “Amen, I say to you, that a rich man will enter the kingdom of heaven with difficulty. Again I say to you that it is easier for a camel to enter through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.” When…[read more]
The master had pity on that servant and released him and forgave him the loan. But that servant went out and found one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred denarii, and he took hold of him and choked him, saying: “Pay back whatever you owe.” Matthew 18: 27-8 Verse 27 of Matthew’s…[read more]
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