Peter spoke up and said, “Lord, if it is really you, tell me to come to you across the water.” “Come!” he said…. But when Peter perceived how strong the wind was, becoming frightened, he began to sink and cried … Continue reading
Category Archives: From the Liturgy of the Day
The Gospel story assigned to be read this weekend is interesting in several regards. It is one of the stories that tells us of the multiplication of the loaves – Jesus feeding many people who came to hear Him teach … Continue reading
Before Jesus cured the two blind men, He is said to have asked them this: “Are you confident I can do this?” They, of course, answered: “Yes Lord.” Then, after He cursed them He said: “Because of your faith it … Continue reading
When I open my heart and mind to the message which is contained in today’s readings, I find that the Epistle, which is taken from Paul’s Letter to the Romans, clearly reflects the behavior of Jesus as it is described … Continue reading
In today’s Gospel reading we hear the story about Christ’s expulsion of savage demons from two men. After some reflection, I believe this story highlights the compassion and confidence of Christ. He did not fear the savage demons even though … Continue reading
Do not lay up for yourselves an earthly treasure. Moths and rust corrode; thieves break in and steal. Make it your practice instead to store up heavenly treasure, which neither moths nor rust corrode nor thieves break in and steal. … Continue reading
One day as He was walking along the beach beside the Lake of Galilee, He saw two brothers – Simon, also called Peter, and Andrew – out in a boat fishing with a net, for they were commercial fishermen. Jesus … Continue reading
Your Church throughout the world, O Lord, is clothed with the blood of Your Martyrs as with fine linens and purple robes; and so the Church cries out to You, O Christ our God: “Send down Your goodness upon Your … Continue reading
O Heavenly King, Comforter, Spirit of Truth, You are everywhere present and fill all things. Treasury of Blessings and Giver of Life, come and dwell within us, cleanse us all stain and save our souls, O Gracious Lord. This weekend … Continue reading
Eternal life is this: to know you, the only true God, and him whom you have sent, Jesus, the Christ On the weekend between the feast of the Ascension of Our Lord and the feast of Pentecost our Church remembers … Continue reading