Theme 2021 (Part 23), – Giving our All
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL OUR THEME FOR 2021(Part 23) GIVING OUR ALL May 18, 2021 Today’s readings:Acts 20:17-27 The great apostle Paul gave his farewell message at Miletus to the disciples. “Yet I consider life of no importance to me, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the […]
Thought For the Day (Part 104) – Baptism in the Spirit – 2
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL THOUGHT FOR THE DAY(Part 104) BAPTISM IN THE SPIRIT – 2 May 17, 2021 Today’s reading: Acts 19:1-8 Most Catholics are baptized as babies. With the sacrament of Baptism, they are cleansed from original sin and receive the Holy Spirit. But many adult Catholics today do not live a life in […]
Theme 2021 (Part 22) – Our Mission – 12
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL OUR THEME FOR 2021(Part 22) OUR MISSION – 12 Ascension SundayMay 16, 2021 Today’s readings:Acts 1:1-11Psalm 47:2-9Ephesians 1:17-23Mark 16:15-20 Jesus had risen from the dead and fulfilled his mission. Then for forty days he wrapped up, “speaking about the kingdom of God” and “giving instructions through the holy Spirit to the […]
Thought For The Day (Part 103) – Listening to the Word – 3
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL THOUGHT FOR THE DAY(Part 103) LISTENING TO THE WORD – 3 May 10, 2021 Today’s reading: Acts 16:22-34 The other day it was Cornelius. Yesterday it was Lydia. Today it is the prisoners and the jailer. Paul and Silas had been thrown into prison after being beaten with rods, and they […]
Thought For The Day (Part 102) – Listening to the Word – 2
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL THOUGHT FOR THE DAY(Part 102) LISTENING TO THE WORD – 2 May 10, 2021 Today’s reading: Acts 16:11-15 Yesterday it was Cornelius. Today it is Lydia. God is about arranging opportunities for us to hear the word. We must be alert. In this case, Lydia “listened, and the Lord opened her […]
Thought For The Day (Part 101) – Listening to the Word
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL THOUGHT FOR THE DAY(Part 101) LISTENING TO THE WORD May 9, 2021 Today’s reading: Acts 10:25-48 On the day of Pentecost, Peter preached one sermon and 3,000 people were converted. This time, Peter preaches to Gentiles and a whole extended household is converted. The Roman centurion Cornelius had gathered many people […]
Theme 2021 (Part 21) – Our Mission – 11
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL OUR THEME FOR 2021(Part 21) OUR MISSION – 11 May 1, 2021 Today’s readings:Acts 13:44-52Psalm 98:1-4John 14:7-14 Faith in Jesus is key to eternal life. And faith in Jesus comes as the word, the good news of salvation in Jesus, is proclaimed. If this word is rejected, then there is no […]
Thought For The Day (Part 100) – MODERNISM – 4
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL THOUGHT FOR THE DAY(Part 100) MODERNISM – 4 April 30, 2021 Today’s gospel: John 14:1-6 Jesus says, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (v.6). Understanding this reality is what can help us make it to heaven, which is […]
On Evangelization & Mission (Part 130) – Salvation Only in Jesus – 2
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL ON EVANGELIZATION AND MISSION(Part 130) SALVATION ONLY IN JESUS – 2 April 26, 2021 Today’s readings:Acts 11:1-18Psalm 42:2-4John 10:1-10 As we are all creatures made by God, and in particular human beings with a soul, there is something innate within us that hungers for God our Creator. “My soul thirsts for […]