But he was pierced for our sins, crushed for our iniquity. He bore the punishment that makes us whole, by his wounds we were healed. Isaiah 53:5 NABRE Isaiah 53 celebrates a suffering servant’s trials and the good effect they produce. The verse opens with four stages: first, it describes…
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Romans 8:11 – March 27, 2019
If the Spirit of the one who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, the one who raised Christ from the dead will give life to your mortal bodies also, through his Spirit that dwells in you. Romans 8:11 NABRE Paul in this letter to the community at…
View More Romans 8:11 – March 27, 2019Matthew 20:28 – March 26, 2019
Just so, the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as ransom for many. Matthew 20:28 NABRE Jesus entire mission is to serve others rather than to be served by them. He lives His life for the benefit of other…
View More Matthew 20:28 – March 26, 2019John 12:13 – March 25, 2019
they took palm branches and went out to meet him, and cried out: “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, [even] the king of Israel.” John 12:13 NABRE In the Gospel of John we read about Jesus entry into Jerusalem riding a donkey like a…
View More John 12:13 – March 25, 2019Psalms 4:9 – March 24, 2019
In peace I will lie down and fall asleep, for you alone, Lord, make me secure. Psalms 4:9 NABRE Psalm 4 is a nice psalm to have available to say before bed. It is a prayer that acknowledges God’s protection with confidence. It opens with a confident appeal from the…
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