Mary responded, “I am the Lord’s servant. May everything you have said about me come true.” And then the angel left her. (Luke 1:38 NLT) Day 4 (Conclusion) – Reflection By Fr. Chris Lee OFR As we reflect over the last few days, perhaps the crowning jewel of this passage of Scripture is Mary’s response … Read more
Mary responded, “I am the Lord’s servant. May everything you have said about me come true.” And then the angel left her. (Luke 1:38 NLT) Day 3 – Encouragement By Fr. Chris Lee OFR In yesterday’s discovery, we learned that The Lord was with Mary, and that she was highly favored by Him. We also … Read more
Mary responded, “I am the Lord’s servant. May everything you have said about me come true.” And then the angel left her. (Luke 1:38 NLT) By Fr. Chris Lee OFR Day 2 – Discovery In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a village in Galilee, to a virgin … Read more
Mary responded, “I am the Lord’s servant. May everything you have said about me come true.” And then the angel left her. (Luke 1:38 NLT) By Fr. Chris Lee OFR Day 1: Introduction Many of us struggle with the idea that a perfect, infinite God, would choose to work in cooperation with imperfect, finite humans. … Read more
My God, my God, why have you abandoned me? Why are you so far away when I groan for help? (Psalm 22:1 NLT) By Fr. Chris Lee OFR Many of us have felt alone at times, and wondered if we have been forgotten or forsaken. This is a common feeling that our Biblical heroes also … Read more
Then Peter replied, “I see very clearly that God shows no favoritism. In every nation he accepts those who fear him and do what is right. (Acts 10:34-35 NLT) By Fr. Chris Lee OFR Biblical tradition teaches us that a major wall of separation existed during New Testament times between Jews and Gentiles. This conflict … Read more
“Rise up in splendor! Your light has come, the glory of the Lord shines upon you.” Isaiah 60:1 By Bishop Jarod Cruthis Shoulders back, stand up straight, head up! That’s right soldier, we will never win the war with our eyes towards the ground kicking up dust. God has made you to be a soldier, … Read more
(Understanding the heart of worship) “For God is Spirit, so those who worship him must worship in spirit and in truth.” (John 4:24 NLT) By Fr. Chris Lee OFR I am a third generation “PK”, also known as “preacher’s kid”. I was born and raised in the church, and have spent the majority of my … Read more
(Confession is not only good for the soul, it shows true remorse.) But I confess my sins; I am deeply sorry for what I have done. (Psalm 38:18 NLT) By Fr. Chris Lee OFR I had the privilege of growing up in my Grandfather’s home. He was a wise Pastor with forty three years of … Read more
By Bishop Jarod Cruthis “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” (Psalm 23:4) One of the most exciting verses in all of Scripture, at least for me, is always viewed as a … Read more