Modernism (Part 91) – Confronting Peter
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL MODERNISM (Part 91) CONFRONTING PETER October 9, 2024 Today’s reading: Galatians 2:1-2,7-14 Jesus had called Peter, whom he had just appointed as head of the Church (thus the first Pope), Satan. Now it is Paul’s turn to rebuke Peter. “And when Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his […]
Modernism (Part 90) – A Different Gospel
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL MODERNISM (Part 90) A DIFFERENT GOSPEL October 7, 2024 Today’s reading: Galatians 1:6-12 Paul had preached the gospel to the Galatians, but who now were listening to those who were perverting that gospel. Much like today. Modernism has infected our Church, and many are being led astray. Paul […]
Modernism (Part 89) – Refuted by Scripture – 2
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL MODERNISM (Part 89) REFUTED BY SCRIPTURE – 2 October 6, 2024 Today’s gospel: Genesis 2:18-24 Psalm 128:1-6 Hebrews 2:9-11 Mark 10:2-16 The world today is dominated by so-called liberals or progressives. The Church, including the hierarchy, is infiltrated by modernists. They look to the culture of the age, often in […]
Our Theme for 2025 (Part 5) – Holy Servants and Warriors
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL OUR THEME FOR 2025 (Part 5) HOLY SERVANTS AND WARRIORS October 5, 2024 Today’s reading: Job 42:1-3,5-6,12-16 Psalm 119:66,71,75,91,125,130 Luke 10:17-24 We in MFC are called to be God’s holy people, Jesus’ committed servants, and the Spirit’s warriors. These are all challenging roles, very difficult to fulfill. But as we […]
Our Theme for 2025 (Part 4) – Persevere in Prayer
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL OUR THEME FOR 2025 (Part 4) PERSEVERE IN PRAYER October 3, 2024 Today’s reading: Psalm 27:7-9,13-14 David, who had his share of serious troubles, fully trusted in God, asserting boundless hope that God would bring rescue and relief. He endured his sufferings by persevering in prayer. Not just any prayer, […]
Our Theme for 2025 (Part 3) – Job
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL OUR THEME FOR 2025 (Part 3) JOB October 1, 2024 Today’s readings: Job 3:1-3,11-17,20-23 Psalm 88:2-8 In Ecclesiastes we saw that there is a time for everything, involving diametrically opposite situations, such as war and peace, as well as mourning and dancing. This is what Job experienced. He was prosperous […]
Modernism (Part 88) – Reality of Hell
FROM THE SERVANT GENERALMODERNISM(PART 88) REALITY OF HELL September 29, 2024Today’s gospel: Mark 9:38-43,45,47-48 There are many passages, both in the New and Old Testaments, that speak of eternal damnation and fire. Today we have one of those passages, warning that those who persist in sin are liable “to be thrown into Gehenna, where their worm does […]
Our Theme for 2025 (Part 2) – A Time to Hope
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL OUR THEME FOR 2025 (Part 2) A TIME TO HOPE September 27, 2024 Today’s readings: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11 Psalm 144:1-4 Luke 9:18-22 Qoheleth tells us, “There is an appointed time for everything, and a time for every affair under the heavens.” (Eccl 3:1). He goes on to cite the different events […]
Our Theme for 2025 (Part 1) – Hope with Each New Day
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL OUR THEME FOR 2025 (Part 1) HOPE WITH EACH NEW DAY September 26, 2024 Today’s readings: Ecclesiastes 1:2-11 Psalm 90:3-6,12-14,17 Our theme for 2025 is “Hope Abounds.” In the midst of the great turmoil in the world today, together with darkness and trials that can enter into our lives, we […]