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In today’s gospel passages, we are greatly encouraged to know that God, who came among us in the person of Jesus Christ, bore all the suffering and evil which we human beings encounter, and that even Jesus Himself felt sad and abandoned. At the same time, we can take comfort in knowing that the same Lord is standing by us and will strengthen us when we feel abandoned and left out. Read more »
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If we do not keep the commandments of the Lord as we have promised to, we naturally deny Jesus himself. Like Peter, we may have promised devotion to and love for our parents, spouse, children and friends. But we may break our promises and deny our love and care for them when we think they have failed us miserably. We often go back on our promises, when challenges come our way. Read more »
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We may regularly go to church, say all our prayers, sing hymns, participate in all the religious activities, celebrate many more Easters, and yet not be moved or changed a bit in our life. We can still be the same as we were yesterday. Read more »
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Today’s first reading from the Acts of the Apostles is so simple even an average Christian, that is to say, anyone who has a pretty good grasp of the Bible, can clearly understand it. However, simple as it is, it gives a powerful message to all Christians. The writer, Luke talks about the life of the early Christian community, particularly the four elements that form the fundamental structure of a Christian community or family. Read more »
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In today’s second reading Peter calls on all Christians to live a life of reverence. That is to say, Christians should conduct their life in a holy manner, following the holy character of the God who has called them. And he also gives three reasons for this Christian reverence. Read more »
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Psalm 23, often called the "Shepherd’s Psalm" is one of the most popular and loved passages in the Bible. According to tradition, it was written by King David, one of the earliest kings of Israel and an ancestor of Jesus. A lot of people throughout the world have found inspiration, encouragement, comfort and peace in this particular psalm. And it is frequently used in Christian funeral and memorial services. Read more »
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