Monthly Archives: February 2018

Jesus Predicts His Death a Third Time

Daily Gospel Reading – Matthew 20:17-28 17 Now Jesus was going up to Jerusalem. On the way, he took the Twelve aside and said to them, 18 “We are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be … Continue reading

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“Let’s make plans against Jeremiah”

Daily Verse Reading- Jeremiah 18:18-20 18 They said, “Come, let’s make plans against Jeremiah; for the teaching of the law by the priest will not cease, nor will counsel from the wise, nor the word from the prophets. So come, … Continue reading

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A Warning Against Hypocrisy

Daily Gospel Reading – Matthew 23:1-12 23 Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples: 2 “The teachers of the law and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. 3 So you must be careful to do everything they … Continue reading

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Obedience to God

Daily Verse Reading – Isaiah 1:10; 16-20   Isaiah 1:10 10 Hear the word of the Lord, you rulers of Sodom; listen to the instruction of our God, you people of Gomorrah! Isaiah 1:16-20 16 Wash and make yourselves clean. … Continue reading

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Judging Others

Daily Gospel Reading – Luke 6:36-38 36 Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. 37 “Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. … Continue reading

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The Lord our God is merciful and forgiving

Daily Verse Reading – Daniel 9:4-10 4 I prayed to the Lord my God and confessed: “Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant of love with those who love him and keep his commandments, 5 we have … Continue reading

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The Transfiguration

Daily Gospel Reading – Mark 9:2-10  2 After six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John with him and led them up a high mountain, where they were all alone. There he was transfigured before them. 3 His clothes became … Continue reading

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Abraham Tested

Daily Verse Reading – Genesis 22: 1-2; 9; 10-13; 15-18 Genesis 22:1-2 22 Sometime later God tested Abraham. He said to him, “Abraham!” “Here I am,” he replied. 2 Then God said, “Take your son, your only son, whom you love—Isaac—and … Continue reading

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Love for Enemies

Daily Gospel Reading – Matthew 5:43-48 43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor[a] and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may … Continue reading

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Follow the Lord’s Commands

Daily Verse Reading – Deuteronomy 26:16-19 16 The Lord your God commands you this day to follow these decrees and laws; carefully observe them with all your heart and with all your soul. 17 You have declared this day that … Continue reading

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