HW (Part 70) – Sorrows
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL HOLY WARRIORS(Part 70) SORROWS Memorial of Our Lady of SorrowsSeptember 15, 2020 Today’s readings: Hebrews 5:7-9Psalm 31:2-20John 19:25-27 We are called to be holy warriors, engaged in the spiritual war that rages in the heavens and on earth. As MFC we are consecrated to Our Lady of the Rosary (Our Lady […]
A Perspective on COVID-19 (Part 38) – The Good Serpent
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL A PERSPECTIVE ON COVID-19(Part 38) THE GOOD SERPENT Exaltation of the Holy CrossSeptember 14, 2020 Today’s readings: Numbers 21:4-9Psalm 78:1-2,34-38Philippians 2:6-11John 3:13-17 COVID-19 is chastisement from God due to the great sin and evil that is in the world today. God’s intent is to bring people to repentance, starting with making […]
Theme 2020 (Part 69) – To Demons or to God
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL OUR THEME FOR 2020(Part 69) TO DEMONS OR TO GOD September 12, 2020 Today’s readings: 1 Corinthians 10:14-22Luke 6:43-49 In today’s gospel, we encounter Luke’s version of our theme verses about being built on rock, about two persons who both listen to Jesus’ words, but one acts on these and the […]
On E&M (Part 123) – Paradoxes
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL ON EVANGELIZATION AND MISSION(Part 123) PARADOXES September 11, 2020 Today’s reading: 1 Corinthians 9:16-27 Today Paul speaks of certain contrasts, contradictions or paradoxes in the Christian life that are interesting. Preach or do not preach“If I preach the gospel, this is no reason for me to boast, for an obligation has […]
OSL (Part 147), Principles of Servant Leadership – 3
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL ON SERVANT LEADERSHIP(Part 147) PRINCIPLES OF SERVANT LEADERSHIP – 3 September 2, 2020 Today’s readings: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9Psalm 33:12-21Luke 4:38-44 We are all disciples and servants of our Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus is the ultimate servant leader, one who served without concern for self and who gave his all, including his […]
Theme 2020 (Part 68) – The Modernist Gospel – 3
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL OUR THEME FOR 2020(Part 67) THE MODERNIST GOSPEL – 3 September 1, 2020 Today’s readings: 1 Corinthians 2:10-16Psalm 145:8-14Luke 4:31-37 To be built on the Rock that is Christ, we need to listen to and act on his words. Now here is the assurance: “The Lord is trustworthy in all his […]
Theme 2020 (Part 67) – The Modernist Gospel – 2
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL OUR THEME FOR 2020(Part 67) THE MODERNIST GOSPEL – 2 August 31, 2020 Today’s readings: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5Psalm 119:97-102Luke 4:16-30 To be founded on the Rock that is Christ, we must listen to and act on his words. We must therefore immerse ourselves in the word of God, which is the […]
Theme 2020 (Part 66) – The Modernist Gospel
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL OUR THEME FOR 2020(Part 66) THE MODERNIST GOSPEL August 30, 2020 Today’s readings: Romans 12:1-2Matthew 16:21-27 We are built on the Rock that is Christ. The Rock stands forever. It withstands the buffeting of winds and floods. It is immovable. On the other hand, sand shifts all the time. It changes […]
Theme 2020 (Part 65) – Being Prophetic – 2
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL OUR THEME FOR 2020(Part 65) BEING PROPHETIC – 2 August 29, 2020Memorial of the Passion of Saint John the Baptist Today’s readings: Jeremiah 1:17-19Psalm 71:1-6,15,17Mark 6:17-29 Jesus is the Rock on whom our lives and our community are built. Our constant prayer must be: “Be my rock of refuge, my stronghold […]