https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/091224.cfm Keeping Your Honor We never want to lose honor, but if we do, we are no longer in touch with the core of who we are as children of God. We react rather than respond to others, especially if we feel threatened. Our defenses kick in, and we say things and even do things

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/091124.cfm Poor, Hungry, Weeping, Hated, And Persecuted – But Blessed What a challenge Jesus presents to us! A willingness to be poor, hungry, weeping, hated, and persecuted is not very appealing: Unless your heart is overcome with so much love, you can’t help yourself. How many parents sacrifice so much to send their children to

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/091024.cfm Pray First The Lord Jesus is incredible and never ceases to amaze me, filling my heart with wonder. There is a vast difference between when I pray and when I don’t pray before going into a difficult meeting with someone. It could be anointing someone sick, someone carrying a giant cross, or even something

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/090824.cfm His Real Presence?  How much time in a day do you get to know Jesus? Have you ever noticed you spend much time with your closest friends in person, texting, or on the phone? You share what has been happening since the last time you spoke.  I was thinking about who I spend a

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/090624.cfm Fasting and Wine Cloths When asked a question about his disciples’ fasting, Jesus said there would be a time when they would fast after his Ascension into heaven. He tells a parable about wineskins to help us understand how important fasting is in our walk with Jesus. What do wineskins have to do with fasting?  In