Our Theme for 2020 – Instructed by John the Baptist
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL OUR THEME FOR 2020 (Part 15) INSTRUCTED BY JOHN THE BAPTIST December 8, 2019 Today’s gospel: Matthew 3:1-12 John preceded Jesus in preaching about the Kingdom. In his preaching we find three fundamental ways by which we can be founded on the Rock that is Christ. First is repentance. John preached, “Repent, […]
Our Theme for 2020 – Faith in Jesus
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL OUR THEME FOR 2020 (Part 14) FAITH IN JESUS December 6, 2019 Today’s readings: Isaiah 29:17-24 Psalm 27:1,4,13-14 Matthew 9:27-31 What does it mean to be founded on the Rock that is Christ? First, it is having faith in Jesus. But not just believing faith, but rather expectant faith. It is […]
Our Theme for 2020 – Not Built on Sand
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL OUR THEME FOR 2020 (Part 13) NOT BUILT ON SAND December 5, 2019 Today’s readings: Isaiah 26:1-6 Psalm 118:1,8-9,19-21,25-27 Matthew 7:21,24-27 Today’s gospel is where we have derived our theme for next year 2020. It is about the two foundations, on whether we build on rock or on sand. We of […]
Our Theme for 2020 (Part 12) – Being Like the King
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL OUR THEME FOR 2020 (Part 12) BEING LIKE THE KING December 1, 2019 Today’s readings: Isaiah 2:1-5 Psalm 122:1-9 Romans 13:11-14 Matthew 24:37-44 To be built on Rock, we must be like Jesus. To be the Church’s living stones, we must be founded on and integrated with the cornerstone. We are […]
Our Theme for 2020 – Led Before Kings
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL OUR THEME FOR 2020 (Part 11) LED BEFORE KINGS November 27, 2019 Today’s gospel: Luke 21:12-19 Because we are founded on Rock, we can expect both to be persecuted and protected. This is for those who live an active faith in Jesus and especially for those who proclaim the gospel of salvation […]
Our Theme for 2020 (Part 10) – The King of Kings
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL OUR THEME FOR 2020 (Part 10) THE KING OF KINGS November 26, 2019 Today’s readings: Daniel 2:31-45 Daniel 3:57-61 Luke 21:5-11 Many kings and kingdoms have arisen throughout human history. Nebuchadnezzar and Babylon were among the more powerful ones. Nebuchadnezzar had a troubling dream, which only Daniel was able to interpret. […]
Our Theme for 2020 (Part 9) – Christ the King
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL OUR THEME FOR 2020 (Part 9) CHRIST THE KING November 24, 2019 Today’s readings: 2 Samuel 5:1-3 Psalm 122:1-5 Colossians 1:12-20 Luke 23:35-43 Today is the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, formerly known as “Christ the King.” It was established by Pope Pius XI in 1925 […]
Our Theme for 2020 (Part 8) – Community Prayer 2020
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL OUR THEME FOR 2020 (Part 8) COMMUNITY PRAYER 2020 November 14, 2019 Almighty Father, in these dark times when evil is rampant throughout the world, you have called us, chosen us, and appointed us to rise in defense of your work. We are your missionary families, commissioned to defend faith, family […]
Our Theme for 2020 (Part 7) – True Discipleship
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL OUR THEME FOR 2020 (Part 7) TRUE DISCIPLESHIP November 6, 2019 Today’s gospel: Luke 14:25-33 To be founded on the Rock that is Christ is to be an authentic disciple. It is to have the mind and heart of Jesus. It is to look to him as the Master who is to […]