Mark 12: 29-31 (RSVCE)
Jesus answered, “The first is, ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one; and you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ The second is this, ‘You shall love your neighbor [...]
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Luke 11:23 (RSVCE)
He who is not with me is against me, and he who does not gather with me scatters.
Matthew 27:26b-27 (RSVCE)
whoever would be great among you must be your servant,
and whoever would be first among you must be your slave
While today’s bible quote has a clear meaning for Bishops, priests, deacons, ministers and teachers. It also has a message to parents, particularly fathers who are the head of their domestic church.
Tend the flock of God that is your charge, not by constraint but willingly, not for shameful gain but eagerly, not as domineering over [...]
1 Peter 25-36 (RSVCE)
Therefore do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward. For you have need of endurance, so that you may do the will of God and receive what is promised.
1 John 2:15–17 (RSVCE)
Do not love the world or the things in the world. If any one loves the world, love for the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the pride of life, is not of the [...]
Check out this video commentary about this Sunday’s readings by Michael Barber.
Sunday, August 30, 2009: Liturgy Reflection from JP Catholic University on Vimeo.
I am just becoming familiar with LOGOS software. I recently purchased the version designed for Catholics available from Steve Ray at his site http://www.bibletheology.com/. It is very powerful, but perhaps the biggest criticism is lack of Catholic content. I suspect there are several reasons, an important one being critical mass.
LOGOS has started an effort to [...]
If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. And if I have prophetic powers, and understanding all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am [...]
“For though the fig tree blossom not nor fruit be on the vines, though the yield of the olive fail and the terraces produce no nourishment, though the flocks disappear from the fold and there be no herd in the stalls, yet will I rejoice in the LORD and exult in my saving God.”
Hab 3:17-18
This [...]
Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah.
For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my heavenly Father.
And so I say to you, you are Peter,
and upon this rock I will build my Church,
and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it.
I will give you the keys to the Kingdom of [...]
Today’s reading for morning prayers had a bible passage that is particularly relevant for Christians who blog, participate in online groups, or post comments. Read it. Take it to heart.
Ephesians 4:29-32
Never let evil talk pass your lips; say only the good things men need to hear, things that will really help them. Do [...]
I thought this cartoon was rather humorous, but you know – we Catholics actually have something like this.
In fact it is a sacrament. We call it reconciliation or confession.
Christ talked about it – it is a gift. You can read about it in Jn 20:22-23, Mt 16:19, Mt18:18. Christ gave [...]
If today you hear his voice, harden not your heart
(Ps 95: 7-8)
Being anointed doesn’t mean having it easy.
Sunday’s readings struck me about this idea of anointing. The reading was on how David was finally accepted as King after Saul’s death (2 Sm 5:1-3). David was anointed king when he was a boy, but he did not become king until much time and pain had [...]
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Psalm 100
Cry out with jot yo the LORD, all the earth.
Serve the LORD with gladness.
Come before him, singing for joy.
Know that he, the LORD, is God.
He made us, we belong to him,
we are his people, the sheep of his flock.
Go within his gates, giving thanks.
Enter his courts with songs of praise.
Give [...]
SUMMARY: Discussion of readings for 32nd Sunday in ordinary time, focusing on 2 Ma 7:1-2, 9-14 in light of cultural trends that ask us to deny our faith or face increasing consequences. In the end what will by our choice?
“Behold, I send an angel before you, to guard you on the way and to bring you to the place which I have prepared. Give head to him and listen to his voice, do not rebel against him, for he will not pardon your transgression; for my name is in him. But if [...]
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I had intended to do these quote image combos more frequently – but time sure does fly, even if you aren’t having fun.
Enjoy.
