Sunday Reflection upon Luke 13:1-9 God takes deliberate steps to nurture us to repentance and fruitfulness, patiently guiding us toward a life of righteousness and love. But there is a limit. We bring misery to ourselves and others when we fail to take responsibility for our sins and failures and do not repent. Once we […]
Let us pray that God give us the courage to repent and turn to him and to people in love: Patient God, we are reluctant and slow to make the change of heart we need. Give us the time to understand the extent of your mercy and your love which your Son Jesus showed us […]
Sunday Reflection upon Luke 13:31-35 Jesus uses a poignant metaphor to depict God’s nurturing nature. He compares God to a protective hen, longing to gather us under divine wings of care. This comforting image stands in stark contrast to our human response. Despite God’s invitation to healing and restoration, we often act unjustly, unfairly, cruelly, […]
Let us pray to our seemingly invisible Father in heaven: Invisible God, with the incarnation of your Son, Jesus Christ, we see a reflection of you in your Son. You also give us the Holy Spirit, who enables us in prayer and in the search for your truth. In our worship, strengthen us to know your […]
Sunday Reflection upon Luke 13:1-11 This Lenten Season, may we mainly focus on the serious sins that lead to tragedy: Sins that damage communities and friendships and disrespect God; Sins like gossip, the use of malicious and hurtful words, and allowing greed, hatred, and vengeance to get a foothold in our hearts. These sins can tear apart the […]
