After Herod died, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt and said, Get up, take the child and his mother and go to the land of Israel, for those who were trying to take the child's life are dead. So he got up, took the child and his mother and went to the land of Israel. But when he heard that Archelaus was reigning in Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. Having been warned in a dream, he withdrew to the district of Galilee, and he went and lived in a town called Nazareth. So was fulfilled what was said through the prophets, that he would be called a Nazarene. read more

In the center, round the throne itself, were four living creatures, with eyes all over, front and back, The first creature was like a lion, the second like an ox, the third had a human face, and the forth was like an eagle in flight. Each Day and night unceasingly they sing: Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come (Rev 4:6-8). read more

They are happy who fear the Lord, who use their gifts and talents in the service of one another, especially the poor and the needy. They shall be known as children of the light, and will be ready for the Lord's return. read more

We seek many things in this life, but we should seek first the Lord and his wisdom. By so living, we will keep vigil for the Lord as we await his return in glory. read more

If we believe that Jesus died and rose, God will bring forth with him from the dead those also who have fallen asleep believing in him. read more

Blessed are the poor in spirit,for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. read more

Try to acquire those virtues which you think your brothers lack, and you will no longer see their defects, because you will not have them yourselves (St Augustine). read more

Jesus said, You must love the Lord God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest a d the first commandment. The second resembles it: you must love neighbor as your self. (MT 22:37-39) read more

And how can they believe if they have not heard the message/ And how can they hear if the message is not proclaimed? And how can the message be proclaimed if the messengers are not sent out? How wonderful is the coming of messengers who bring good news! But not all have accepted the Good News(Rom 10:14-16). read more

The vineyard of the Lord is the house of Israel. At vintage time the master will return to receive the harvest. May we bear fruit in plenty and be pleasing in his sight by living lives that are marked by love and respect. read more

As Eliakim is given authority as master of the palace, so does Jesus confer upon Peter authority to bind and loose. To Jesus, who promised to be with his church for all time, be glory for ever and ever. read more

Just as Moses lifted up the serpent, so must the Son of Man be lifted up. God highly exalted him, and made him Lord, How unforgettable are his deeds. read more