Herod Antipas knew that John the Baptist was, indeed, a true prophet; yet, when asked for the head of John the Baptist, he could not refuse, or could he? Of course, he could have refused, but his honor and his standing were of more importance than the life of John the Baptist. How often do […]
Let us pray to be faithful to the light we have received: Father, may the light of your truth guide us to your kingdom through a world filled with lights contrary to your own. May our love make us what you have called us to be in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen. (Sunday Missal, alt.)
Let us pray that we reject not the Word of God coming among his own: God, our Father without equal, your Son, your Word, came among us as one of our own, our own flesh and blood. Dispose us to welcome him always and to listen to […]
Do you ever reason as Paul had at one time? If only I could rid myself of this one thorn in the flesh, then I would be complete for God’s work and indeed do more (2 Corinthians 12:2-10). Paul reminds us: Divine power reveals itself through human weakness. God works through us despite our imperfections, and as […]
Let us pray for the strength to reject the darkness of sin: Father in heaven, the light of Jesus has scattered the darkness of hatred and sin. Called to that light, we ask for your guidance. Form our lives in your truth and our hearts in your love. We ask this […]
Despite all the hardships King Saul had caused David, David had kind words for King Saul. David was able to see the positive in King Saul and what he had done for the Israelites (2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27). Think about it: When someone has done us wrong, how difficult is it to see their good […]
