I sometimes wonder why Jesus uses the examples He does in his parables and why the Bible can appear so tedious to read through in some parts (see 1 Chronicles).
The Shepherd’s Voice
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The Early Church
Once again, our first reading this week comes from St. Luke’s: “The Acts of the Apostles” rather than from the Old Testament, as is the case on most Sundays.
Monica’s Praise Report 4/19/23
This week I was refreshed and renewed. It felt so good to gather and Praise Him alongside others who just needed the same experience, to witness the Holy Spirit inspire and guide where two or more were gathered in His name, to pray alongside other warriors in the ongoing battle while in this world as we look forward to the next.
Jesus, I Trust in You!
Through His sacrifice, Jesus showed us the most perfect love and extended an ocean of mercy upon each of us. This undeserved gift should change us and prepare us to follow Jesus more perfectly.
Doubting Thomas
Divine Mercy Sunday was established by Pope John Paul II on April 30, 2000, in recognition of visions received by Sr. Faustina Kowalska of Poland in the 1930’s in which Jesus promised an overflow of Divine Mercy on the Sunday after Easter.
Monica’s Praise Report 4/12/23
Does it feel empty? That’s the question I was asked recently during a holy conversation after my oldest was married. It took me off guard.
The Ultimate Sacrifice
Yet it was our infirmities that he bore, our sufferings that he endured, while we thought of him as stricken, as one smitten by God and afflicted.
Monica’s Praise Report 4/05/23
Every time, I sit in silence and wait to be given what I am to share. Every time, I have to remind myself not to worry about what I will say. Every time, God has to remind me that my commitment is just to be His pencil.
His Love Changes Us
This weekend is the start of Holy Week. It begins with the celebration of Palm Sunday as we remember the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem.
Palm Sunday Readings
On Palm Sunday, we first have a processional gospel of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem from the Gospel of Matthew, readings from Isaiah and Philippians, and the Passion of Christ according to Matthew. There is far too much to comment on, but I’ll try to give you my “readers digest version.”
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