This is one of those passages of Scripture that lingers in the air and echoes in the mind long after it’s been read. There is nothing that can separate us from the love of God. That’s one reassuring promise. There’s no one else who can make a promise like that and keep it. Ha...
The post-modern culture of today dismisses the notion of any absolute authority and encourages individuals to be their own judges of what is right and what is wrong. People can do this by picking and choosing what in the Scripture they will believe and follow. Or they can do this by mixin...
yet do not turn aside from following the Lord, but serve the Lord with all your heart; and do not turn aside after useless things that cannot profit or save, for they are useless. For the Lord will not cast away his people, for his great name’s sake, because...
One day the whole earth will receive her King. Therefore, let heavenandnature sing (v. 1)[6]! The Savior reigns forever and ever (v. 2)[7] Sins and sorrows will be no more, when Christ returns (v. 3)[8] He comes to make his blessings flow (v. 3)[9] He rules the world w...
Godwilllead us to triumph and provide victory over fear. Another confidence-building scripture is tucked into the book of Nahum: “The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him” (1:7). If we put our minds to it, every one of us can attest...
scripture will be displayed for review. A RELATIONSHIP WITH THEFATHER, THESON AND THEHOLY SPIRIT IS ESSENTIAL TO LIFE It is written inJohn 4:23 But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the ...
18“I am not referring to all of you; I know those I have chosen. But this is to fulfill this passage of Scripture: ‘He who shared My bread has turned against Me.’19“I am telling you now before it happens, so that when it does happen you will believe that I am who I am.20...
Everything God does is motivated by love. This is seen throughout Scripture, from His creation of the world to the redemption offered through Jesus Christ. For example, John 3:16 says that God sent His Son, Jesus, because He loves us so much. Romans 5:8 tells us that Jesus died for...
Someday, when this king returns, what we say in our responsorial today will find its perfect fulfillment: “LORD, every nation on earth will adore You.” Possible response: The psalm is, itself, a response to our other readings. Read it again prayerfully to make it your own. Second ...
Lord, You know that there are struggles I will go through today. I pray that you are with me as I go through them. Carry me when I am too weak. If I stumble into temptation, forgive me, Father. Lead me away from them, Father. I need Your strength to overcome these evils. ...