Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.” Then the angel departed from her. Luke 1:38 NABRE The quoted verse is probably the greatest words said by any human to God. Mary, a young devout girl, just a…
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2 Corinthians 9:7 – March 24, 2020
Each must do as already determined, without sadness or compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7 NABRE Paul is challenging the Corinthians to be generous in their giving. He reminds them that God has abundantly blessed them and they should be thankful by being generous. God doesn’t…
View More 2 Corinthians 9:7 – March 24, 2020John 4:44 – March 23, 2020
For Jesus himself testified that a prophet has no honor in his native place. John 4:44 NABRE We have Jesus on the move, he is leaving the area of Samaria and heading to Galilee. Jesus says this line that is in one way or another included in all the gospels.…
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Jesus answered, “Neither he nor his parents sinned; it is so that the works of God might be made visible through him.” John 9:3 NABRE Jesus is walking with His disciples and they ask a question that was common belief at the time. Is the man born blind because of…
View More John 9:3 – March 22, 2020Jeremiah 17:8 – March 21, 2020
They are like a tree planted beside the waters that stretches out its roots to the stream: It does not fear heat when it comes, its leaves stay green; In the year of drought it shows no distress, but still produces fruit. Jeremiah 17:8 NABRE Jeremiah provides oracles of truth…
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