“Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart.” Humility is a tough lesson to learn. At times, it comes in the…

Jesus said to his apostles: “whoever does not take up his cross and follow after me is not worthy of me.” Our life is often described and compared to that…

Jesus said to the Twelve: “Fear no one.”  Fear is a dreadful thing – isn’t it?  It paralyzes us from growing in the trust of God.  From growing in the…

“Not by bread alone does one live, but by every word that comes forth from the mouth of the LORD.” What is it about silence that makes us nervous, scared,…

“The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with all of you.” O my Lord, I was dead…

“There appeared to them tongues as of fire, which parted and came to rest on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit.” Sweet Jesus, I…

“The disciples went to the mountain to which Jesus had ordered them. “At one time or another, most of us have heard the command: “go to your room.”  This is…

“Whoever has my commandments and observes them is the one who loves me. And whoever loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and reveal…

“Exult, you just, in the LORD; praise from the upright is fitting. Give thanks to the LORD.”  O my Lord, what joy this season brings us as we contemplate your…