If I tell you about earthly things and you do not believe, how will you believe if I tell you about heavenly things? John 3:12 NABRE Jesus speaking to a ruler of the Jews, Nicodemus, compares His telling of earthly things, what humanity is able to understand and heavenly things,…
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Mark 16:11 – April 10, 2021
When they heard that he was alive and had been seen by her, they did not believe. Mark 16:11 NABRE The gospel writer Mark ends his message with three appearances of Jesus after His resurrection. Jesus meets Mary Magdala, He walks with two disciples to Emmaus and He joins the…
View More Mark 16:11 – April 10, 2021Psalms 59:17 – February 3, 2021
But I shall sing of your strength, extol your mercy at dawn, For you are my fortress, my refuge in time of trouble. Psalms 59:17 NABRE This psalm speaks from the point of view of David the psalmist who feels he has been unjustly pursued, he is being harassed from…
View More Psalms 59:17 – February 3, 2021Mark 1:15 – January 11, 2021
This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel. Mark 1:15 NABRE John the Baptist’s public ministry comes to an end which signals the beginning of the public ministry of Jesus in Mark’s gospel. John the Baptist prepared the way…
View More Mark 1:15 – January 11, 2021Luke 1:45 – December 21, 2020
Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled.” Luke 1:45 NABRE Mary is surprised by the angel Gabriel and learns of God’s plan to send his Son, with Mary honored to be His mother. Mary hears of Elizabeth’s pregnancy from the…
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