Scripture Reading(s) Psalm 119:33-40 119:33 Teach me, O LORD, the way of your statutes, and I will observe it to the end. 119:34 Give me understanding, that I may keep your law and observe it with my whole heart. 119:35 Lead me in the path of your commandments, for I delight in it. 119:36 Turn … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18 19:1 The LORD spoke to Moses, saying: 19:2 Speak to all the congregation of the people of Israel and say to them: You shall be holy, for I the LORD your God am holy. 19:9 When you reap the harvest of your land, you shall not reap to the very … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) Sirach 15:15-20 15:15 If you choose, you can keep the commandments, and to act faithfully is a matter of your own choice. 15:16 He has placed before you fire and water; stretch out your hand for whichever you choose. 15:17 Before each person are life and death, and whichever one chooses will be … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) 1 Samuel 13:8-14 8 He waited seven days, the time appointed by Samuel. But Samuel did not come to Gilgal, and the people were scattering from him. 9 So Saul said, “Bring the burnt offering here to me, and the peace offerings.” And he offered the burnt offering. 10 As soon as he had finished offering … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) James 1:19-20 19 Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; 20 for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. Reflections Anger is a powerful emotion. It can be used to bring harm and have a negative impact on those around … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) Matthew 5:21-37 5:21 “You have heard that it was said to those of ancient times, ‘You shall not murder’; and ‘whoever murders shall be liable to judgment.’ 5:22 But I say to you that if you are angry with a brother or sister, you will be liable to judgment; and if you insult … Read more