Good News to the Poor
He has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free.
— Luke 4:18
A reflective look at the Common Lectionary readings.
Good News to the Poor
He has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free.
— Luke 4:18
Bring My Cloak and My Books
When you come, bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas, also the books, and above all the parchments.
— 2 Timothy 4:13
The Hands That Bind Our Wounds
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
— Psalm 147:3
For They Too Pray
There may come a time when recovery lies in the hands of physicians, for they too pray to the Lord.
— Sirach 38:13–14
When Winning Becomes the Wrong Goal
“The Pharisees went and plotted to entrap Jesus in what he said.”
— Matthew 22:15
What Does Your Faith Make Possible?
…your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.— 1 Thessalonians 1:3
Justice, Righteousness, and the Creator of Heaven
O mighty King, lover of justice, you have established equity; you have executed justice and righteousness in Jacob.— Psalm 99As for all the gods of the nations, they are but idols; but it is the Lord who made the heavens.— Psalm 96