I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. And I will put my Spirit in you and move you to follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws. Ez 36:26-27. It was […]
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they […]
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Mat 5:9. We are called to love others as we love ourselves. As we reach out to others in forgiveness, reconciliation, compassion and mercy, the love of God will flow through our life to touch the world around us. St Francis of Assissi […]
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Mat 5:7. As we show compassion and mercy towards others, we too will experience mercy when we mess up. Jesus showed us mercy and compassion at the cross for the forgiveness of our sins, so we are expected to give of what we’ve been given. […]
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Mat5:3 or as the Message puts it. “You’re blessed when you’re at the end of your rope. With less of you there is more of God and his rule.”. When we come into that place where we recognise we can’t do it […]
And Jesus, walking by the Sea of Galilee, saw two brothers, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen. Then He said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.” They immediately left their nets and followed Him. Mt 4:18-21. When Jesus […]