THE GREATEST IN THE KINGDOM – 2
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL ON SERVANT LEADERSHIP (Part 145) THE GREATEST IN THE KINGDOM – 2 January 19, 2020 Today’s gospel: Matthew 18:1-14 The disciples asked Jesus, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” (v.1). They were not just asking in order to understand more of the workings of the Kingdom of God, but […]
SUFFERING DEFEAT
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL HOLY WARRIORS (Part 59) SUFFERING DEFEAT January 16, 2020 Today’s readings: 1 Samuel 4:1-11 Psalm 44:11-27 Mark 1:40-45 The Israelites were told by God to take the land, and they engaged in multiple battles in order to do so. The people of God today are told to retake the land being […]
HOLY WARRIORS – 13
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL HOLY WARRIORS (Part 58) HOLY WARRIORS – 13 January 15, 2020 Today’s gospel: Mark 1:29-39 We are soldiers of Christ serving in the army of Mary. We are called to be holy warriors. This is about Jesus’ own work. Jesus was “preaching and driving out demons throughout the whole of Galilee.” (v.39). […]
SPIRITUAL RENEWAL AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL THE WAY FORWARD IN CHRIST (Part 180) SPIRITUAL RENEWAL AND SOCIAL JUSTICE January 9, 2020 Today’s readings: 1 John 4:19-5:4 Psalm 72:1-2,14-15,17 Luke 4:14-22 In the Church today there is the tension between spiritual renewal and social justice. There should be no dichotomy between the two, as both are part and […]
OUR CALL AND MISSION – 5
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL THE WAY FORWARD IN CHRIST (Part 179) OUR CALL AND MISSION – 5 January 6, 2020 Today’s gospel: Matthew 4:12-25 Today’s gospel about the beginning of Jesus’ Galilean ministry is a reflection of what is happening and what is needed in today’s world. First, the world is in the darkness of sin […]
A Time of Transition (Part 8): Sections of MFC
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL A TIME OF TRANSITION (Part 8) SECTIONS OF MFC December 30, 2019 The community of MFC is divided into Sections, which correspond to the different support environments for each and every member of the family. Thus we have Kids, Youth, Singles, Couples, Handmaids and Servants. All Sections are important, and make […]
GOD IS ALWAYS WITH US
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL THOUGHT FOR THE DAY (Part 82) GOD IS ALWAYS WITH US January 2, 2020 Today’s psalm: Psalm 98:1-4 As we look back on the past year, and as we look forward to this new year, indeed as we look to our life and work through the years, we look at the essential […]
Our Theme for 2020 (Part 30): Begotten by God
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL OUR THEME FOR 2020 (Part 30) BEGOTTEN BY GOD January 4, 2020 Today’s reading: 1 John 3:7-10 What is the implication of being built on the Rock that is Christ? It is this: since Christ is holy, then we too must be holy. In fact, as Jesus himself says, we must be […]
Our Theme for 2020 (Part 29): Blessed by Aaron
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL OUR THEME FOR 2020 (Part 29) BLESSED BY AARON January 1, 2020 Today’s readings: Numbers 6:22-27 Psalm 67:2-8 Galatians 4:4-7 Luke 2:16-21 In this new year, we continue to look to our basic work, that of family renewal and evangelization. We are families on mission and have taken on the name […]