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Faithfulness
Faithfulness
By Rev. John H. Hampsch, C.M.F
Faithfulness means “to keep faith”; it is a quality, like all good qualities, that finds its counterpart in God, the prototype of all virtues. The phrase “God is faithful” occurs repeatedly in his holy Word. Yet “the one who calls you is faithful” (1 Thes 5:24), seeks to replicate that virtue in every human in all the situations of life.
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Day 237 – Hear the Word and Keep It
Day 237 – Hear the Word and Keep It
By David Vermont
Today we read a passage similar to Luke 8:19-21. In that passage recall that Mary and Jesus’ relatives were there to see him but couldn’t reach him because of the crowd. When Jesus was told that his family was there he said, “My mother and my brethren are those who hear the word and keep it.” Today, a similar event occurs.
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The Midnight Hour
The Midnight Hour
By Rev. John H. Hampsch, C.M.F
While statistics can be alarming, they can also provide some basis for conjecture. For instance, excluding children and teens, at this time next year, one out of every 13 adults reading this will be dead.
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Day 236 – The Lord's Prayer
Day 236 – The Lord's Prayer
By David Vermont
Recall, what we discussed way back when we started in Matthew. The word for “daily bread” was actually never known to have been used before IN HISTORY until it appears in the original Greek of the New Testament. Linguists actually have no idea what is specifically means. It actually literally translates to “super substantial bread” or possibly “bread for tomorrow”.
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Simeon's Saga
Simeon's Saga
By Bill Dunn
“Hey Simeon! You see any messiahs today?! Ha, ha!” Simeon didn’t even turn to acknowledge the sarcastic men who were taunting him. He had heard taunts such as these for so many years now, he had lost count. The ridicule this day was actually rather tame, compared to the accusations of insanity and demon-possession he occasionally heard.
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Kindness
Kindness
By Rev. John H. Hampsch, C.M.F
It would seem that anyone who shows consistent kindness would be easy to trust consistently. Sadly, this is not always the case. Jesus was kind to Judas, even calling him “friend” in the very act of being betrayed (see Mt 26:50).
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Day 235 – The Good Samaritan
Day 235 – The Good Samaritan
By David Vermont
We all know the parable of the Good Samaritan. We all understand its basic message that it is not enough to speak about faith and religion but we must live it. Today, let’s look at it in the context of apologetics. Jesus is asked a direct question, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” Notice, his answer is not, “faith alone”.
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When We Refuse God's Gift Of Hope, We Despair
When We Refuse God's Gift Of Hope, We Despair
By Kathy Lamb
Father Adam began his homily this morning by looking out at us from the pulpit, smiling and then saying, “How do we define hope?” My mind immediately went to this from the first reading from St. Paul’s letter to the Colossians, “…because of the hope reserved for you in heaven. Of this you have already heard through the word of truth, the gospel…” Colossians 1:5.
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Day 234 – Woe to you
Day 234 – Woe to you
By David Vermont
Today’s reading: Luke 10:1-24 In today’s reading, Jesus has some not so good news for a few towns in Israel’s northern area.
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Yearning
Yearning
By Rev. John H. Hampsch, C.M.F
Yet even asking for blessings in general is a form of petition, and petition is the only form of prayer in which most people engage, although in actual fact the concept of prayer is far more ample than mere petition; prayer in general includes even interior actions, such as the very theme of this book--the virtue of trust.
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Day 233 – Let the Dead Bury the Dead
Day 233 – Let the Dead Bury the Dead
By David Vermont
Today’s reading: Luke 9:46-62 Today we read one of Jesus’s most enigmatic statements in all the Bible
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Jesus Is Our Blessed Hope
Jesus Is Our Blessed Hope
By Kathy Lamb
“…as we await the blessed hope!” One day These words found in the Eucharistic Prayers, recited by the priest during Mass stood out to me, though I had heard them many times.
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Encouragement
Encouragement
By Rev. John H. Hampsch, C.M.F
Life would be heavenly if there were no discouragement, but only encouragement. The closest we can come to that state here is to become saturated with the power of the truism stated by Paul, quoting Isaiah (Rom 10:11): “No one who believes in him will be put to shame.”
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Day 232 – Luke's Account of the Transfiguration
Day 232 – Luke's Account of the Transfiguration
By David Vermont
Today we read Luke’s account of the Transfiguration. Luke provides several additional details that shed further light on the story. The account of the Transfiguration comes just after Jesus recitation of the conditions of discipleship.
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I Have A Dream
I Have A Dream
By Mary Rivers
I have a dream, broadcasts Martin Luther King, echoing the prophet Isaiah.
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Fulfilment
Fulfilment
By Rev. John H. Hampsch, C.M.F
Some of our problems are self-induced, such as a hangover from drunkenness, extra weight from gluttony, lack of agility from neglect of sufficient exercise, tax penalties because of procrastination, and so on.
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Day 231 – Take Up Your Cross
Day 231 – Take Up Your Cross
By David Vermont
Today’s reading: Luke 9:1-26 Lot’s of interesting short tidbits to take note of today.
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