The blessing of the children

People were bringing children to Jesus that He might touch them, but the disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this He became indignant and said to them, “Let the children come to Me; do not prevent them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Amen, I say to you, whoever does not accept the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it.” Then He embraced them and blessed... 

Marriage and divorce

Jesus went into the district of Judea [and] across the Jordan. Again crowds gathered around Him and, as was His custom, He again taught them. The Pharisees approached and asked, “Is it lawful for a husband to divorce his wife?” They were testing Him. He said to them in reply, “What did Moses command you?” They replied, “Moses permitted him to write a bill of divorce and dismiss... 

Encouraging words

Gospel Reading: Mk 9:41-50 Jesus said to His disciples, “Anyone who gives you a cup of water to drink because you belong to Christ, amen, I say to you, will surely not lose his reward. Incoming search terms:encouraging words (1)to care sayings (1) Read More »

Second prediction of the passion

Gospel Reading: Mk 9:30-37 Jesus and His disciples left from there and began a journey through Galilee, but He did not wish anyone to know about it. He was teaching His disciples and telling them, “The Son of Man is to be handed over to men and they will kill Him, and three days after His death He will rise.” But they did not understand the saying, and they were afraid to question... 

The healing of a boy with a demon

Mark 9:14-29 When [Jesus, Peter, James, and John] came to the [other] disciples, they saw a large crowd around them and scribes arguing with them. Immediately on seeing Him, the whole crowd was utterly amazed. They ran up to Him and greeted Him. Incoming search terms:healing (2)jesus cast out demons (1) Read More »

The Advocate

Gospel Reading: Jn 14:15-16, 23b-26 Jesus said to His disciples, “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate to be with you always. Incoming search terms:366 days with the lord 2013 (1) Read More »

Beloved disciple

Gospel Reading: Jn 21:20-25 Peter turned and saw the disciple following whom Jesus loved, the one who had also reclined upon His chest during the supper and had said, “Master, who is the one who will betray You?” When Peter saw Him, he said to Jesus, “Lord, what about him?” Jesus said to him, “What if I want him to remain until I come? What concern is it of yours? You follow... 

Jesus’ charge to Simon Peter

John 21:15-19 When [Jesus and the disciples] had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love Me more than these?” He said to Him, “Yes, Lord, You know that I love You.” He said to him, “Feed My lambs.” Incoming search terms:do you love me (1)feed my sheep (1)John 21:15-19 reflection (1)peter when he denied jesus bible (1)simeon peter (1) Read More »

The prayer of Jesus

Gospel Reading: Jn 17:20-26 Jesus raised His eyes to heaven and said, “I pray not only for them, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word, so that they may all be one, as You, Father, are in Me and I in You, that they also may be in us, that the world may believe that You sent Me. Incoming search terms:jesus prayer (3)A prayer for Jesus (1)the prayer of jesus (1) Read More »

The father’s word is truth

John 17:11b-19 Raising His eyes to heaven, Jesus said, “Holy Father, keep them in Your name that You have given Me, so that they may be one just as we are. When I was with them I protected them in Your name that You gave Me, and I guarded them, and none of them was lost except the son of destruction, in order that the scripture might be fulfilled. Incoming search terms:god the father...