A note to the reader: It is my fervent hope that all readers of these small meditations (among whom, I fervently also hope will be all of my precious flock, who receive them as they are written), will be inspired to meditate upon the scriptures often, reading them daily. I hope that these explanations… Continue reading 22nd Week After Pentecost – MONDAY. Today’s readings, followed by a few pastoral & personal thoughts.
Month: November 2008
21st Sun after Pentecost 2008. The Parable of the Sower.
“We can only be good ground if we are crucified with Christ.” LISTEN NOW Galatians 2:16-20 Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not… Continue reading 21st Sun after Pentecost 2008. The Parable of the Sower.
21st Sunday after Pentecost, Luke 8:5-15, The Sower
This year, the 21st Sunday after Pentecost is on Oct 27/Nov 9 2008. Luke 8:5-15 A sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the way side; and it was trodden down, and the fowls of the air devoured it. {6} And some fell upon a rock;… Continue reading 21st Sunday after Pentecost, Luke 8:5-15, The Sower
21st Week After Pentecost – Saturday
Today’s readings, followed by a few pastoral & personal thoughts. 2 Corinthians 3:12-18 Seeing then that we have such hope, we use great plainness of speech: 13 And not as Moses, which put a veil over his face, that the children of Israel could not stedfastly look to the end of that which is… Continue reading 21st Week After Pentecost – Saturday
21st Week After Pentecost – Friday. “being knit together in love”
Today’s readings, followed by a few small pastoral and personal thoughts. Colossians 2:1-7 For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; 2 That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together… Continue reading 21st Week After Pentecost – Friday. “being knit together in love”
21st Week After Pentecost – Tuesday. JUST PRAY!
Today’s readings, followed by a few small pastoral and personal thoughts. Colossians 1:1-2, 7-11 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus our brother, 2 To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord… Continue reading 21st Week After Pentecost – Tuesday. JUST PRAY!
“Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.” Phil 4:17
21st Week After Pentecost – Monday This is every pastor’s prayer and fervent desire for everyone in his flock. Although St Paul is talking about alms-giving that helped him personally, this sentiment equally applies to almsgiving to the church as a whole – tithes, pledges, ordinary regular giving, and extraordinary giving for specific needs.… Continue reading “Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.” Phil 4:17
20th Sunday, 2008. The raising of the son of the widow of Nain. We cannot understand this story unless we weep.
LISTEN NOW Luke 7:11-16 And it came to pass the day after, that he went into a city called Nain; and many of his disciples went with him, and much people. 12 Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of… Continue reading 20th Sunday, 2008. The raising of the son of the widow of Nain. We cannot understand this story unless we weep.