OVER-FAMILIARITY Hebrews 12:4–7, 11–15; Psalm 103; Mark 6:1-6 Jesus says, “A prophet is not without honor, except in his own country.” One interpretation of this scripture is that if we dishonor a prophet, we will never be able to draw his covering. The gospel specifically mentions this as the reason why Jesus was unable to […]
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DOMINION OVER DEMONS Hebrews 11:32-40/Psalm 30/ Mark 5:1-20 The demon-possessed man possessed weird strength. The gospel says he wrenched chains apart and roams around causing disorder because no one could subdue him. They couldn’t subdue him probably because they tried to subdue him with their own strength. We can’t defeat demonic operations by using physical […]
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STEADFAST SHEPHERD_SPIRITUAL LEADERS IN HARD TIMES pdf
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Light of Christ Hebrews 10:19-25; Psalm 24; Mark 4:21-25 “Is a lamp brought in to be put under a bushel, or under a bed, and not on a stand?” Jesus is the Lamp to be placed on the lamp stand. The light of Christ must shine. We are carriers of His light to the world. […]
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Fertile soil: Fruitful heart Hebrews 10:11-18; Psalm 111; Mark 4:1-20 Today’s Gospel presents us with the parable of the sower, whose seed fell in various places. The seed represents the Word of God, and the soil symbolizes the heart. This parable illustrates how soil conditions can impact growth. The condition of one’s heart determines the […]
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Relationship by Faith Hebrews 10:1-10/Psalm 39/Mark 3:31-35 Someone told Jesus, “Your mother and brothers and sisters are outside asking for you.” This verse has been a subject of controversy among believers. Some believe that Jesus had other siblings. According to the New Community Bible Commentary, in Jewish society, the word “brother” did not necessarily mean […]
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SUNDAY OF THE WORD OF GOD NEH.8:2-4A5-6,8-10/ 1COR.12:12-30/ LUKE1:1-4;4:14-21 Today, we celebrate the Sixth Sunday of the Word of God. This Sunday was initiated by Pope Francis on September 30th, 2019. It is a day to reflect on the importance of Scripture in our daily lives. The motto chosen by Pope Francis for this year’s […]
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Acts 9:1-22; Psalm 117; Mark 16:15-18 Apostle Paul is one of the most renowned figures in the Bible. The letters he wrote thousands of years ago remain paramount in theology, Christian spirituality, and praxis. Before his conversion, he persecuted the early Church, whom he considered dangerous heretics. He had many imprisoned and put to death; […]
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“Stretch Out Your Hand” Hebrews 7:1-3, 15-17; Psalm 109; Mark 3:1-6 In today’s Gospel, Jesus performs a miraculous healing by restoring a withered hand. However, the Scribes and Pharisees criticize Him for breaking the Sabbath protocols. Jesus teaches us that love and compassion must be the foundation of every law. We are called to stretch […]
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THE SABBATH AND MAN Hebrews 6:10-20; Psalm 112; Mark 2:23-28 “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath.” Jesus made this profound statement in response to the accusation raised by the Pharisees. For them, the disciples of Jesus were breaking the law of the Sabbath by plucking heads of grain. Jesus’ response […]