Glory be to Jesus Christ! Any parent knows how important it is to keep children safe through warning them of the dangers that surround them. In our world today there exists a type of sentiment that “children shouldn’t be tied down and should be free to do as they wish.” Indeed, our God is a […]
Tag: commandments
Mark 12: 28-37- Shema
Christ is Born! When I was a teacher, I taught a student named Shema. This is the Hebrew word for the Greatest Commandment which is referenced by our Lord in our reading today- to love the Lord with all your heart, with all your soul, all your mind and all your strength. Christ has been […]
Matthew 5:14-19 – Life in the Fishbowl
Christ is Born! Fish seem to be the only pet we can really take care of as a family. Although my kids desperately want a dog, I recently broke and allowed them to get a beta fish which they named dizzy. Dizzy lives in a little bowl on our shelf in the living room. His […]
Mark 12:28-38: We CAN Get Satisfaction!
Christ is Born! Glorify Him! What is the meaning and purpose of life? Many people ask this question, looking for fulfillment, direction and purpose, especially today in our confused world. A collective and hungry cry can be heard from our world, which is probably best expressed by the Rolling Stones: “I can’t get no satisfaction!” […]