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Daily Scripture, August 27, 2025

Scripture:

1 Thessalonians 2:9-13
Matthew 23:27-32

Reflection:

Isn’t it funny that God knows everything about us, every hair on our head, every memory, activity, action. And yet there are still those who put on airs of grandeur. The pompous or self-righteous, those who seem beyond reproach and voice too loudly their thoughts and opinions.

And now think about this – WHO CARES? Why do we really care about how others present themselves? We need to get in the habit of focusing on ourselves – the good we do for others, corporal and spiritual works of mercy, maintaining a strong prayer life and constantly learning about our faith. We love and respect everyone, no matter how different they are from us in their thoughts or appearances. Why? Because that’s what Jesus would do…

Patty Masson supports the Passionists from Spring, Texas.

Daily Scripture, September 11, 2009

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-2, 12-14 Luke 6:39-42 Reflection: Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Plain to his disciples. But many who opposed him were also present — scribes and Pharisees, » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, September 8, 2009

Scripture: Micah 5:1-4a or Romans 8:28-30 Matthew 1:1-16, 18-23 or 1:18-23 Reflection: "Those whom God predestined God also called." (Ro. 8:30) I was professed as a Passionist in Pittsburgh on » Continue Reading.

Daily Reflection, September 7, 2009

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-2:3 Luke 6:6-11 Reflection: In my flesh I fill up what is lacking in the sufferings of Christ for the sake of his body, the Church.  Col:  1:24. » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, September 5, 2009

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-23 Luke 6:1-5 Reflection: For a young person growing up, there are lots of rules to learn.  There are family rules, society rules, cultural rules, religious rules, house rules, school rules, » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, September 3, 2009

Feast of St. Gregory the Great Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14 Luke 5:1-11 Reflection: "He opened his treasures and made him rich in all goodness. " That is the antiphon at the » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, September 2, 2009

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8 Luke 4:38-44 Reflection: Today’s readings are familiar ones – the story of Israel’ complaint over having to eat manna, provided by God in the desert, instead of » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, September 1, 2009

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5: 1-6, 9-11   Psalm 27: 1-4, 13-14  Luke 4: 31-27. Reflection: Take a moment to get in touch with what is going on in your life now…what » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, August 30, 2009

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8 James 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27 Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 Reflection: We’ve all seen the bumper sticker that says, Think Peace.  I like the one that says, Forget » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, August 28, 2009

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 Matthew 25:1-13 Reflection: Be prepared!  That seems to be a mantra for much of the western world. From Boy Scouts to financial planning, preparedness is a » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, August 31, 2009

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Luke 4: 16-30 Reflection: As Jesus stood up, he must have known that he had a reputation to live up to and he also knew the » Continue Reading.

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