Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Blessed is the man to whom the LORD imputes no iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit. Psalm 32:1-2 The LORD is truly gracious and merciful. We see … Continue reading Forgiveness of sins
Taking her by the hand he said to her, “Tal’itha cu’mi”; which means, “Little girl, I say to you, arise.” And immediately the girl got up and walked (she was twelve years of age), and they were immediately overcome with amazement. … Continue reading I say to you, arise
Therefore he had to be made like his brethren in every respect, so that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, to make expiation for the sins of the people. For because he himself … Continue reading Merciful and Faithful
And now, O Lord GOD, thou art God, and thy words are true, and thou hast promised this good thing to thy servant 2 Samuel:28 When David was settled as King of Israel, he sought to build a House for … Continue reading Confirm forever, Your Word
I… heard a voice saying to me, `Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?’ And I answered, `Who are you, Lord?’ And he said to me, `I am Jesus of Nazareth whom you are persecuting.’ Acts 22:7-8 Today the Church celebrates … Continue reading Jesus of Nazareth
And the LORD said, “Arise, anoint him; for this is he.” Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brothers; and the Spirit of the LORD came mightily upon David from that day forward. … Continue reading Anoint him
Then I said, “Lo, I come; in the roll of the book it is written of me; I delight to do thy will, O my God; thy law is within my heart.” Psalm 40:7-8 The psalmist today echoes the words of … Continue reading Here I am
And when Jesus was baptized, he went up immediately from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and alighting on him; and lo, a voice from heaven, saying, “This … Continue reading Jesus’ Baptism
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at … Continue reading Release to the captives
for God is love. In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him. I John 4: 8-9 God is love. He who lives … Continue reading God is Love