Meditation and Questions for Reflection or Group Discussion (Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7; Psalm 51:3-6, 12-13, 17; Romans 5:12-19; Matthew 4:1-11) Sharing in Jesus’ Victory over Sin You certainly will not die. (Genesis 3:4) What a study in contrasts! In the first reading, we see Adam and Eve, surrounded by all the beauty of Eden, giving […]
Meditation and Questions for Reflection or Group Discussion Deuteronomy 11:18, 26-28, 32; Psalm 31:2-4, 17, 25; Romans 3:21-25, 28; Matthew 7:21-27) Building our Spiritual House on Christ and his Word “Everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock.” (Matthew […]
Questions for Reflection or Group Discussion (Isaiah 49:14-15; Psalm 62:2-3,6-9; 1 Corinthians 4:1-5; Matthew 6:24-3) In the first reading the Lord tells us, with very tender words, that he will never forsake us or forget us.” These words also remind us of the Lord’s words quoted in Hebrews 13:5, “I will never forsake you or […]
Questions for Reflection or Group Discussion (Leviticus 19:1-2,17-18; Psalm 103:1-4,8,10,12-13; 1 Corinthians 3:16-23; Matthew 5:38-48) In the first reading from Leviticus 19, the Lord commands us to: “Be holy, for I, the LORD your God, am holy.” He then provides some commands on how to be holy including: “You shall not bear hatred for your […]
