Modernism (Part 45) – You Will Die in Your Sins
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL MODERNISM(Part 45) YOU WILL DIE IN YOUR SINS April 5, 202 Today’s gospel: John 8:21-30 Once again, we have a definition of modernism that we can draw from Jesus’ words. He said to the scribes and Pharisees, who were the religious leaders of the time, “You belong to what is below, […]
On Mary (Part 25) – Joy and Sorrow
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL ON MARY(Part 24) JOY AND SORROW Solemnity of the Annunciation of the LordMarch 25, 2022 Today’s readings:Isaiah 7:10-14Psalm 40:7-11Hebrews 10:4-10Luke 1:26-38 Today is a very special day. Today, as always, we celebrate the Feast of the Annunciation. But also today, Pope Francis will consecrate the whole world, especially Ukraine and Russia, […]
Modernism (Part 44) – The Poor Man Lazarus
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL MODERNISM(Part 44) THE POOR MAN LAZARUS March 17, 2022 Today’s readings:Jeremiah 17:5-10Psalm 1:1-6Luke 16:19-31 Once again in the scriptures we are given a good definition of Modernism. “Thus says the Lord: Cursed is the man who trusts in human beings, who makes flesh his strength, whose heart turns away from the […]
Theme 2022 (Part 13) – Choose Life and Good
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL OUR THEME FOR 2022(Part 8) CHOOSE LIFE AND GOOD March 3, 2022 Today’s readings:Deuteronomy 30:15-20Psalm 1:1-6Luke 9:22-25 God wants His people to experience blessings beyond bounds. As He told His chosen people, “the Lord, your God, will bless you in the land you are entering to possess.” (Dt 30:16b). The blessings […]
Theme 2022 (Part 12) – Giving up All for God
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL OUR THEME FOR 2022(Part 8) GIVING UP ALL FOR GOD March 1, 2022 Today’s gospel: Mark 10:28-31 Like Peter we ought to be able to say to Jesus, “We have given up everything and followed you.” (v.28). Not in the way of the first apostles who actually gave up family and […]
Modernism (Part 43) – False Teachers
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL MODERNISM(Part 43) FALSE TEACHERS February 19, 2022 Today’s readings:James 3:1-10Psalm 12:2-8Mark 9:2-13 One scourge in our Church today is false and even heretical teaching, done by liberals and modernists. Teachers, in teaching erroneous things that keep people in their sins, are complicit in such sin. Thus they ought to be mindful […]
Modernism (Part 42) – REBUKING PETER
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL MODERNISM(Part 42) REBUKING PETER February 17, 2022 Today’s gospel: Mark 8:27-33 Why was Jesus so harsh with Peter, calling him Satan? After all, Peter was just concerned for him, not wanting him to suffer greatly as Jesus was saying. Secondly, “Peter took him aside” (v.32b), wanting to make a private rather […]
Modernism (Part 41) – Trust in God not Man
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL MODERNISM(Part 41) TRUST IN GOD NOT MAN February 13, 2022 Today’s readings:Jeremiah 17:5-8Psalm 1:1-61 Corinthians 15:12,16-20Luke 6:17,20-26 “Thus says the Lord: cursed is the man who trusts in human beings, who makes flesh his strength, whose heart turns away from the Lord.” (Jer 17:5). This is a good description of a […]
Modernism (Part 40) – Upholding Human Tradition
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL MODERNISM(Part 40) UPHOLDING HUMAN TRADITION February 8, 2022 Today’s gospel: Mark 7:1-13 The scribes and Pharisees were the religious authorities during Jesus’ time. They were intent on “keeping the tradition of the elders.” (v.3b). That would have been good, except that they ended up “teaching as doctrines human precepts.” (v.7b). Jesus […]