And your ancient ruins shall be rebuilt; you shall raise up the foundations of many generations; you shall be called the repairer of the breach, the restorer of streets to dwell in. Isaiah 58:12 One of the main challenges of … Continue reading Restorer of streets
The sacrifice acceptable to God is a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise. Psalm 51:17 As I ponder what it means to sacrifice unto God, the image of fire comes to mind. The … Continue reading Sacrifice acceptable to God
For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses or forfeits himself? Luke 9:25 In today’s gospel reflection from Luke 9:22-25, the LORD Jesus instructs us about self denial in order to obtain the … Continue reading Denying one’s self
Draw near to God and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you men of double mind. James 4:8 As we draw towards the start of Lent, a season observed by Christians … Continue reading Draw near to God
Let no one deceive himself. If any one among you thinks that he is wise in this age, let him become a fool that he may become wise. For the wisdom of this world is folly with God. For it … Continue reading The wisdom of this world
And Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jona! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven. And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my … Continue reading Keys of the kingdom
If any man would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me… For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world and forfeit his life? For what can a man give in … Continue reading Take up my cross
Every good endowment and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. James 1:17 Psalm 107:20 says that God “sent forth His word, and … Continue reading Every perfect gift
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives to all men generously and without reproaching, and it will be given him. James 1:5 This verse from St James letter, gives me so much comfort each time … Continue reading Give me wisdom, Lord!
If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, pray, seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14 As … Continue reading If my people