Scripture: Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. (1 Peter 1:3)Reflection: , the resurrection of...
The resurrection of Jesus Christ has practical implications for our daily lives as Christians. It provides us with hope during difficult times, reminding us that things will improve, and there is life after death. This is especially helpful for those...
Scripture: But the Lord turned and looked at Peter. And Peter remembered the saying of the Lord, how he had said to him, "Before the rooster crows today, you will deny me three times." (Luke 22:61)Reflection: The look that Jesus gave Peter is a power...
Scriptures: Mark 14:32-42, Luke 22:47-48, John 18:10-11Reflection: , in these passages, we witness Jesus' arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane and the betrayal of his disciples. Despite knowing that they would abandon him, Jesus still showed them love...
Scripture: And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives. And Jesus said to them, “You will all fall away, for it is written, ‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered.’ But after I am raised up, I will go bef...
Scripture: Then he poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples' feet and to wipe them with the towel that was wrapped around him. (John 13:5 - for context, read John 13:1-15)Reflection: , Jesus demonstrated his deep love for...
Scripture: It was just before the Passover Festival. Jesus knew that the hour had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. (John 13:1)Reflection: As we read John 13:1...
Dear ,The Gospel accounts of Jesus' disciples reveal our own weaknesses and failings, but they also highlight Jesus' unwavering love and compassion for us. Through the foot washing, Last Supper, betrayal, denial, and assault, we see how Jesus loved h...
Scripture: Better is the end of a thing than its beginning, and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit. (Ecclesiastes 7:8)Reflection: Finishing well is important because it allows us to see the fruits of our labor and to make a mean...
Scripture: Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Won’t you first sit down and estimate the cost to see if you have enough money to complete it? For if you lay the foundation and are not able to finish it, everyone who sees it will ridicule...