I tell you, if he does not get up to give him the loaves because of their friendship, he will get up to give him whatever he needs because of his persistence. Luke 11:8 NABRE After teaching a prayer Jesus provides further instruction on prayer. Jesus tells of a neighbor…
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Matthew 18:19 – August 11, 2021
Again, [amen,] I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything for which they are to pray, it shall be granted to them by my heavenly Father. Matthew 18:19 NABRE Jesus is teaching His disciples about how to work with a brother or sister who sins…
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This is how you are to pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, Matthew 6:9 NABRE Jesus provides a model for His disciples on how to pray. Jesus’ tells us that we should not use many words praying to God, God already knows what we need and why…
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Is anyone among you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone in good spirits? He should sing praise. Is anyone among you sick? He should summon the presbyters of the church, and they should pray over him and anoint [him] with oil in the name of the Lord, James 5:13-14 NABRE …
View More James 5:13-14 – November 16, 2020Luke 18:1 – November 14, 2020
Jesus told his disciples a parable about the necessity for them to pray always without becoming weary. Luke 18:1 NABRE Jesus tells a parable of a dishonest judge and a widow. In the parable the judge will not render a just decision on behalf of the widow. However she persists…
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