St. James Day IV

Going Home Again

And he did not do many deeds of power there, because of their unbelief.

 — Matthew 13:58

Even Moses

Dust, Death, and the Promise Beyond

You turn us back to the dust and say, "Go back, O child of earth.” 

— Psalm 90:3

…they are like chaff which the wind blows away. 

— Psalm 1:4

The Power of Touch

When Love Becomes Tangible

Joshua son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom, because Moses had laid his hands on him.

— Deuteronomy 34:9

You shall not hate in your heart anyone of your kin.

— Leviticus 19:17

St. James Day III

Comfortable Words

For I handed on to you as of first importance what I in turn had received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the scriptures.

— 1 Corinthians 15:3

St. James Day II

Fruit in Its Season

They are like trees planted by streams of water, which yield their fruit in its season, and their leaves do not wither. 

— Psalm 1:3

St. James Day I

We Should Not Trouble Them

Therefore I have reached the decision that we should not trouble those Gentiles who are turning to God. 

— Acts 15:19

St. Luke's Day IV

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