“Happy Good Friday!”
“Happy Good Friday!” In the crucifixion story according to Luke Jesus, from the moment he was on the way to be crucified, he spoke four times before death. First time when the women “mourned and wailed for him,” he said to them, “Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me, weep for yourselves and for […]
“Be A Servant Like Jesus!”
“Be A Servant Like Jesus!” When Jesus finished washing the feet of the disciples, he gave them a lecture on the significance of that symbolic action. “Do you understand what I have done for you? You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord’, and rightly so, for that is what I am. Now that I your Lord […]
“Lord Jesus Christ, Pray For Me That My Faith May Not Fail!”
“Lord Jesus Christ, Pray For Me That My Faith May Not Fail!” Peter had confidently told Jesus, “Lord, I am ready to go with you to prison and to death.” Jesus who knew the fickleness of the human heart answered Peter, “I tell you, Peter, before the cock crows today, you will deny three times […]
“Pray That You Will Not Fall Into Temptation!”
“Pray That You Will Not Fall Into Temptation!” Jesus had gone to pray on the Mount of Olives. While there he told his disciples, “Pray that you will not fall into temptation.” He withdrew from them and started praying. When he came back to them they were sleeping. In his own pain and anguish when […]
“You Are Called To Serve!”
“You Are Called To Serve…!” The Passion stories for this year are from the gospel of Luke. Today the reading is 22:1-34. The unit has many independent stories one can reflect upon. One of such stories is Jesus’ legacy to the twelve: “Servanthood leadership.” The twelve were arguing as to who of them was the […]