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 he awoke and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. Mark 4:39 Be still and know that I am God Be still and know that … Continue reading Be still
And he said, “With what can we compare the kingdom of God, or what parable shall we use for it? It is like a grain of mustard seed, which, when sown upon the ground, is the smallest of all the seeds … Continue reading Grain of mustard seed
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
But those that were sown upon the good soil are the ones who hear the word and accept it and bear fruit, thirtyfold and sixtyfold and a hundredfold. Mark 4:20 Today Jesus speaks to us about the call to fruitfulness. … Continue reading Parable of the sower
And looking around on those who sat about him, he said, “Here are my mother and my brothers! Whoever does the will of God is my brother, and sister, and mother.” Mark 3:34-35 In today’s Gospel we reflect on the words … Continue reading Doing God’s Will
…they anointed David king over Israel. David was thirty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty years. And David became greater and greater, for the LORD, the God of hosts, was with him. 2 Samuel 5:3-4, 10 … Continue reading David is anointed King
the people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, and for those who sat in the region and shadow of death light has dawned. Matthew 4:16; Isaiah 8:2 The prophecy of Isaiah about the restoration of the land … Continue reading A Great Light
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