Breaking with the Past

4 July, 2013. Thursday of the Thirteenth Week Gen 22:1ff. For being willing to sacrifice Isaac, God promises many descendants for Abraham through the child. Mt 9:1ff. Jesus cures a paralysed man, and uses this miracle as proof of his power to forgive sin. First Reading: Genesis 22:1-19 After these things God tested Abraham. He…

3 July, 2013. St. Thomas, Apostle Eph 2:19-21. Built into a holy dwelling-place for God John 20:24-29. Jesus revives the faith of Thomas the doubter First Reading: Ephesians 2:19-21. So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are citizens with the saints and also members of the household of God, built upon…

2 July, 2013. Tuesday of the Thirteenth Week Gen 19:15ff. Before the cities are destroyed, Lot and his family are saved for Abraham’s sake. Mt 8:23ff. When a violent storm is calmed, Jesus’ apostles see him in a  new light. First Reading: Genesis 19:15-29 When morning dawned, the angels urged Lot, saying, “Get up, take your wife…

1 July, 2013. Monday of the Thirteenth Week Gen 18:16ff. Abraham begs God to spare the wicked cities. They will be spared, if only ten just people can be found! Mt 8:18ff. As a wandering preacher, Jesus has no place to call home. He says: “Let the dead bury the dead.” First Reading: Genesis 18:16-33…

Twin Pillars of the Faith

The Law above all laws

Building for the Long-term

Fruit from a Good Tree

Coping with success

Herald of Grace and Favour

What are our thorns in the Flesh?

Something to Boast About

Words can clear the air

The Cheerful Giver

The Power of Sharing