The King’s Heart PROVERBS 21:1-6, 10-13; PSALM 119; LUKE 8:19-21 Proverbs 21:1 says “the king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord, like the rivers of water; He turns it wherever He wishes.” God controls and holds the human hearts. God can work this way with whomever He chooses. God turned the heart of […]
Monthly Archives: September 2022
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THE PARABLE OF THE LAMP Proverbs 3:27-34; Psalm 14; Luke 8:16-18 Luke 8:16-18 presents us with the parable of the lamp. In this parable, Christ exhorts his disciples to shine so that others may see. He said to them, “No one after lighting a lamp hides it under a jar, or puts it under […]
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Amos 8:4-7/ Psalm: 112(113):1-2, 4-8/1 Timothy 2:1-8/ Luke 16:1-13 Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai THE CRAFTY STEWARD Luke 16:1-13 presents us with the parable of the Crafty Steward. Here was a steward who had neglected his duties and at the point of being dismissed he devised a crafty means to secure his future. This is not to extol […]
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THE GOOD SOIL 1 CORINTHIANS 15:35-37, 42-49; PSALM 55; LUKE 8:4-15 The parable of the sower does not say much about the quality of the seed or what the sower did but more of the soil. Therefore, it can be regarded as the parable of the soil. The seed is the Word of God and […]
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FEMALE DISCIPLES 1 CORINTHIANS 15:12-20; PSALM 16; LUKE 8:1-3 Luke 8:1-3 illustrates the call of the women, who followed Jesus in his ministry. Jesus needed a large team of people to support him in his work. The twelve played a significant part, but a great number of other people made the effort possible. Some women […]
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THE SORROWS OF MARY Today’s celebration recalls in a special way the sorrows Mary went through as the mother of Jesus Christ. Simeon prophesied that Mary will suffer because of her Son. Are there parents who are suffering because of their children? Kindly draw strength from Mary’s life. Mary’s suffering was not due to her […]
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Numbers 21:4-9; Psalm 75; Philippians 2:6-11; John 3:13-17 The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross celebrates three historical events: (1.) The discovery of the True Cross by Saint Helena the mother of Emperor Constantine in 320 under the temple of Venus in Jerusalem. (2.) The dedication in 335 of the basilica and shrine […]
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1 Corinthians 12:12-14, 27-31; Psalm 99; Luke 7:11-17 Comfort in the Tragedies of Life Tragedy is an event that causes great suffering, destruction, and distress, such as a serious accident, crime, or natural catastrophe. Luke 7:11-17 presents us with the tragedy that befell a widow due to the death of her only son. This […]
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The Centurion’s Faith 1 Cor 11:17-26, 33. Psalm 40. Gospel Lk 7:1-10. In Luke 7:1-10 Jesus helps a centurion’s slave regardless of the centurion’s religious belief. Can we discern God’s presence in people of different backgrounds, beliefs, or cultures? This centurion has a savior-like quality. He is a kind role model who goes to tremendous […]
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EXODUS 32:7-11, 13-14/PSALM: 50(51):3-4, 12-13, 17, 19/ 1 TIMOTHY 1:12-17/ LUKE 15:1-32 Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai The Gospel of the Outcast Luke 15 has been called “The Gospel of the Outcast” This chapter is God’s message to those who have strayed or wandered far away from God. It is also a message of restoration for those who might be […]