The Word God Spells

Harmful Traditions

Momong — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:00:46 +0000

Mark 7: 1-13 1Kgs 8:22-23,27-30 / Psa 84 Thus you nullify the word of God by your tradition that you have handed down. And you do many things like that. (Mark 7:13) What traditions can purify us, What man-made rituals can make us clean? Nothing but by the Blood of Jesus That had washed away [...]

Recognizing Jesus

Momong — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:18:28 +0000

Mark 6: 53-56 1Kgs 8:1-7,9-13 / Psa 132 As they were leaving the boat, people immediately recognized Jesus. (Mark 6:54) For our health we thank You, Jesus, And pledge to make others aware That the power that has healed us Comes from Your love that we must share. When Jesus and His apostles had crossed [...]

Christ’s Compassion

Momong — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:00:29 +0000

Mark 6: 30-34 1Kgs 3:4-13 / Psa 119 Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest. (Mark 6:31) Christ calls us to a quiet place, So from our troubles take a leave; His words teach us His gentle ways, And rest as we learn to forgive. The apostles gathered around [...]

The Martyrdom of John the Baptist

Momong — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:00:03 +0000

Mark 6:14-29 Sir 47:2-11 / Psa 18 …when Herod heard this, he said, “John, whom I beheaded, has been raised from the dead!” (Mark 6:16) John the Baptist is our model, For Truth his life he sacrificed; Let his courage be our ideal, As followers of Jesus Christ. King Herod heard about this, for Jesus’ [...]

Encounter in the Temple

Momong — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:13:28 +0000

Luke 2:22-40 Mal 3: 1-4 / Psa 24 / Heb 2:14-18 …you can now dismiss your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all people… (Luke 2:29-30) Like Simeon and Anna, may we see That Jesus Christ is life’s true goal; Lord, please be [...]

Lessons in Faith and Humility

Momong — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:22:54 +0000

Mark 6:1-6 2 Sm 24: 2,9-17 / Psa 32 He could not do any miracles there, except lay His hands on a few sick people and heal them. He was amazed at their lack of faith. (Mark 6:6) Like Jesus we are not always free From the prejudice of our own kin; Contempt comes from [...]

Touched and Healed

Momong — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:00:30 +0000

Mark 5: 21-43 2 Sm 18: 9-10, 14, 24-25, 30 – 19:3 / Ps 86:1-6 “Daughter, your faith has saved you. Go in peace and be cured of your affliction.” (Mark 5:34) A little faith can gain so much Once we give in to plans divine, And from our pain His healing touch Will transform [...]

The Power of God’s Word

Momong — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:00:04 +0000

Mark 5:1-20 2 Sm 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13/ Ps 3:2-7 He pleaded earnestly with him not to drive them away from that territory. (Mark 5:10) Avoid any form of obsession It will lead us away from the Lord; From the evil spirits’ possession, Be freed by the power of God’s Word. They went across the lake [...]

The Faith of a Child

Momong — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:00:08 +0000

Mark 4: 35-41 2 Sm 12: 1-7, 10-17/ Ps 51: 12-17 Why are you afraid? Do you not yet have faith? (Mark 4:40) In every storm we face on earth, Christ’s in the stern when we leave berth. Don’t be afraid, or hesitate, Trials only serve to form our faith. One day, as evening came, [...]

Growing by God’s Grace

Momong — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:00:14 +0000

Mark 4: 26-34 2 Sm 11: 1-4, 5-10, 13-17/ Ps 51:3-7, 10-11 …night and day, the seed would sprout and grow, he knows not how. (Mark 4:27) The Word we’ve sown God makes it grow, In faithful hearts it will take root; How it has grown we may not know, But it will bear abundant [...]