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The Canticle Of Zechariah
The Canticle Of Zechariah
The Magnificat
The Magnificat
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Yahweh Yireh, often transliterated as Jehovah Jireh, is a name for God that means "the Lord will provide"
Abraham was Obedient, and prepared his only son Isaac as a sacrifice!
Abraham was Obedient, and prepared his only son Isaac as a sacrifice!
Yahweh Yireh
Yahweh Yireh
The Ram was sent to take Isaac's place. Just as Jesus was sent by His Father as the Sacrifice for the sin of all mankind.
The Ram was sent to take Isaac's place. Just as Jesus was sent by His Father as the Sacrifice for the sin of all mankind.
John the Baptist, said, "Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!"
John the Baptist, said, "Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!"
Jesus is the fulfillment of prophecy and the one who would be scarified to atone for the sin of humanity. The tile, "Lamb of God" references the Old Testament Passover Lamb and the Suffering Servant in Isaiah's prophecy.
The connection is one of fulfillment, where the Eucharist is a new covenant that replaces the old one, symbolized by Jesus as the Paschal Lamb.
The connection is one of fulfillment, where the Eucharist is a new covenant that replaces the old one, symbolized by Jesus as the Paschal Lamb.
Exodus 12:7
Exodus 12:7
Verse 5: Your Lamb shall be without Blemish
Verse 5: Your Lamb shall be without Blemish
Verse 7: And they shall take of the blood, and strike it on the two side posts and on the upper door post of the houses
Verse 7: And they shall take of the blood, and strike it on the two side posts and on the upper door post of the houses
“This cup which is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood."
“This cup which is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood."
Jesus is the lamb
Jesus is the lamb
The new convent "purchased in blood" gives us access to God's mercy.
The new convent "purchased in blood" gives us access to God's mercy.
"The Church Draws Her Life from The Eucharist"
"The Church Draws Her Life from The Eucharist"
Saint John Paul II “The Eucharist is the secret of my day. It gives strength and meaning to all my activities of service to the Church and the whole world.”
Explore the richness of our faith tradition in this new reflection series with Director of Faith Formation Fernando Garcia. In this episode, Fernando breaks down the opening sections of Saint Pope John Paul II's "Ecclesia de Eucharistia" an encyclical letter on the Eucharist.
Explore the richness of our faith tradition in this new reflection series with Director of Faith Formation Fernando Garcia. In this episode, Fernando breaks down the opening sections of Saint Pope John Paul II's "Ecclesia de Eucharistia" an encyclical letter on the Eucharist.
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Jesus is celebrated as the successor of King David's line & Prince of Peace
Jesus is celebrated as the successor of King David's line & Prince of Peace
Jesus Wept for Jerusalem Luke 19:41-44
Jesus Wept for Jerusalem Luke 19:41-44
He knew the city would be destroyed by its enemies for rejecting Him, which was a consequence of their spiritual blindness.
He knew the city would be destroyed by its enemies for rejecting Him, which was a consequence of their spiritual blindness.
23 The glory of the Lord rose from the center of the city and halted on the mountain to the east of it.
5 Upon arriving there, Jeremiah found a cave-dwelling where he placed the tent, the Ark, and the altar of incense, after which he blocked off the entrance.
37 The Lament over Jerusalem.[a]“Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you murder the Prophets and stone the messengers sent to you! How often have I longed to gather your children together as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you would not allow it! 38 Behold, your house has been abandoned and left desolate.
35 Look, your house is left to you desolate. I tell you, you will not see me again until you say, ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.’[a]”
The Rich Young Ruler seeks answers from Jesus.
The Rich Young Ruler seeks answers from Jesus.
Faith is a commitment not a check-list of holiness.
Faith is a commitment not a check-list of holiness.
Why was the young ruler unable to follow Jesus?
Why was the young ruler unable to follow Jesus?
5 When he reached that spot, Jesus looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, hurry and come down, for I must stay at your house today.”
6 Zacchaeus came down quickly and welcomed him joyfully.
7 When the people observed this, they began to complain, saying, “He has gone to be the guest of a man who is a sinner.”
8 But Zacchaeus stood there and said to the Lord, “Behold, Lord, I intend to give half of everything I possess to the poor, and if I have defrauded someone of anything, I will repay that amount four times over.”
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Pick-Up Your Cross & Follow Me
We are welcomed to the banquet with the Covenant of Christ
Point of View: The One Who Did Everything Right
The Scripture when read prayerfully still speak to us today!
When you accept the invitation you must understand the cost.
When you accept the invitation you must understand the cost.
Are you a Fan or a Follower?
Are you a Fan or a Follower?
As Christians we do not seek Cheap Grace. We know there is no grace without Christ's sacrifice on the Cross.
As Christians we do not seek Cheap Grace. We know there is no grace without Christ's sacrifice on the Cross.
In the Old Testament God made Covenants with individuals who led His people. In the New Testament Jesus establishes a New and Everlasting Covenant and seals it with His Sacrifice. We renew that covenant with the celebration of the Eucharist!
In the Old Testament God made Covenants with individuals who led His people. In the New Testament Jesus establishes a New and Everlasting Covenant and seals it with His Sacrifice. We renew that covenant with the celebration of the Eucharist!
God's covenant with Noah, found in Genesis 9:8-17, is a promise to never again destroy all life on earth with a global flood
God's covenant with Noah, found in Genesis 9:8-17, is a promise to never again destroy all life on earth with a global flood
God's covenant with Moses, known as the Mosaic Covenant or Sinaitic Covenant, was a conditional agreement made at Mount Sinai where God promised to be the God of the Israelites and bless them if they obeyed His laws, detailed in the Ten Commandments and other statutes provided through Moses.
God's covenant with Moses, known as the Mosaic Covenant or Sinaitic Covenant, was a conditional agreement made at Mount Sinai where God promised to be the God of the Israelites and bless them if they obeyed His laws, detailed in the Ten Commandments and other statutes provided through Moses.
God's covenant with Abraham is a foundational biblical promise to make Abraham a great nation with a land, bless him, and bless all nations through him.
God's covenant with Abraham is a foundational biblical promise to make Abraham a great nation with a land, bless him, and bless all nations through him.
God's covenant with David, also known as the Davidic Covenant, is that David's royal line and kingdom would endure forever, establishing an eternal dynasty through which God would rule.
God's covenant with David, also known as the Davidic Covenant, is that David's royal line and kingdom would endure forever, establishing an eternal dynasty through which God would rule.
Have we been focused on the wrong son?
Have we been focused on the wrong son?
In this parable we learn of the younger impetuous son, that leaves home and squanders his inheritance and returns repentant, broken., and shocked by his father's mercy.
In this parable we learn of the younger impetuous son, that leaves home and squanders his inheritance and returns repentant, broken., and shocked by his father's mercy.
We are told the older brother becomes angry when his father throws a feast to celebrate the younger brother's return, feeling that his own years of obedient service are overlooked.
We are told the older brother becomes angry when his father throws a feast to celebrate the younger brother's return, feeling that his own years of obedient service are overlooked.
The parable's mashalim is about God's abundant love and mercy, and how even the faithful may need to recognize and rejoice in God's forgiveness for those who were lost.
The parable's mashalim is about God's abundant love and mercy, and how even the faithful may need to recognize and rejoice in God's forgiveness for those who were lost.
Parable of the Lost Sheep Luke 15:1–7
Parable of the Lost Sheep Luke 15:1–7
The Parable of the Lost Sheep reveals that God loves and values every individual, relentlessly searching for those who are lost, and rejoicing greatly when they are found. It illustrates God's deep, unwavering compassion, and personal concern, showing that no one is beyond His love or the effort He will expend to bring them back into His fold
The Narrow Door Luke 13:24
The Narrow Door Luke 13:24
"The narrow door" refers to a biblical teaching from Jesus in the Luke stating that the path to eternal life is a "narrow gate" and "narrow way," contrasting it with the "wide gate" and "broad way" that lead to destruction. The narrow door signifies a challenging, counter-intuitive, and sacrificial path that requires faith and surrendering one's own righteousness to God, rather than the easier, self-centered, or broad path of destruction followed by many.
The Mustard Seed Luke 13:18-19
The Mustard Seed Luke 13:18-19
The Parable of the Mustard Seed illustrates that the Kingdom of Heaven, or God's work, starts as something seemingly small and insignificant but grows into something vast and powerful. It highlights how God uses humble beginnings to accomplish great things and how even the smallest measure of faith can achieve mighty deeds.
Parable of the Leaven in Luke 13:20–21
Parable of the Leaven in Luke 13:20–21
The Parable of the Leaven in Luke teaches that the Kingdom of God, despite a small beginning, is an internally driven and pervasive force that will inevitably transform and expand throughout the world. This growth is initially slow but ultimately unstoppable, driven by God's power working from within and spreading throughout everything, culminating in a complete transformation of all creation.
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"The One Who Took Care of Him"
"The One Who Took Care of Him"
We must love our neighbor Selflessly!
We must love our neighbor Selflessly!
More than just a "Good Deed"
More than just a "Good Deed"
Come, you who are blessed by my Father
Come, you who are blessed by my Father
✅ I was hungry and you gave me something to eat
✅ I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink
✅ I was a stranger and you invited me in
✅ I needed clothes and you clothed me
✅ I was sick and you looked after me
✅ I was in prison and you came to visit me.
Whatsoever you do to the least of my brothers that you do unto me.
Whatsoever you do to the least of my brothers that you do unto me.
❌Avoiding Interaction
❌Avoiding Interaction
❌Ignoring the humanity of others
❌Ignoring the humanity of others
♥️ God Loves Us Into Existence
♥️ God Loves Us Into Existence
We are not our the sum of our successes and failures.
We are not our the sum of our successes and failures.
The 12 were primarily tasked with staying with Jesus and witnessing His life, death, and resurrection. To preach the gospel and serve as foundational figures for the early Church. They represent the foundation of the New Covenant, similar to the 12 tribes of Israel.
Twelve Apostles
Twelve Apostles
70 Disciples
70 Disciples
This mission, described as sending out "lambs among wolves," included instructions to carry no provisions, to bless houses with peace, and to proclaim that the Kingdom of God was near. The disciples were sent in pairs, reflecting a Jewish precedent for confirmation by two witnesses, and they were to trust God for provision.
This mission, described as sending out "lambs among wolves," included instructions to carry no provisions, to bless houses with peace, and to proclaim that the Kingdom of God was near. The disciples were sent in pairs, reflecting a Jewish precedent for confirmation by two witnesses, and they were to trust God for provision.
How to Pray as instructed and modeled by Jesus
How to Pray as instructed and modeled by Jesus
The story of "Jonah and the whale" recounts the prophet Jonah's attempt to flee his divine mission to Nineveh by boarding a ship, a choice that resulted in a great storm caused by God. The sailors, realizing Jonah's disobedience, threw him overboard, after which he was swallowed by a "great fish" (often referred to as a whale). After three days and nights inside the fish, Jonah prayed, repented, and was then spat out alive on dry land by the fish. Jonah later successfully delivers God's message to the people of Nineveh, leading them to repent and avoid destruction.
The story of "Jonah and the whale" recounts the prophet Jonah's attempt to flee his divine mission to Nineveh by boarding a ship, a choice that resulted in a great storm caused by God. The sailors, realizing Jonah's disobedience, threw him overboard, after which he was swallowed by a "great fish" (often referred to as a whale). After three days and nights inside the fish, Jonah prayed, repented, and was then spat out alive on dry land by the fish. Jonah later successfully delivers God's message to the people of Nineveh, leading them to repent and avoid destruction.
Interpreting Jonah
Interpreting Jonah
One interpretation of the story of Jonah in the belly of the whale for three day and nights being expelled onto dry land as a mirror of Jesus' journey into the tomb (the belly of the earth) for three days and night and His resurrection as victory of death.
One interpretation of the story of Jonah in the belly of the whale for three day and nights being expelled onto dry land as a mirror of Jesus' journey into the tomb (the belly of the earth) for three days and night and His resurrection as victory of death.
This week's lesson proposes the story parallels Peter's journey as he evangelizes and meets his first convert, a gentil named Cornelius.
This week's lesson proposes the story parallels Peter's journey as he evangelizes and meets his first convert, a gentil named Cornelius.
We also carry the sign of Jonah, and must bring Christ to others. This includes the baptized but un-catechized.
We also carry the sign of Jonah, and must bring Christ to others. This includes the baptized but un-catechized.
Saint Stephen - The First Christian Martyr
Saint Stephen - The First Christian Martyr
He was a Hellenistic Jew from Jerusalem, a Greek-speaking Jew of the diaspora. He was chosen as one of the first deacons and was one of the seven men appointed by the apostles to oversee the daily distribution of food to the poor in the early Christian Community. He is famous for being stoned to death for his fervent preaching of Christianity, an act recorded in the Book of Acts.
His dying prayer, "Lord, do not hold this sin against them," is seen as an echo of Jesus's words from the cross.
His dying prayer, "Lord, do not hold this sin against them," is seen as an echo of Jesus's words from the cross.
Scripture Support for the Sacrament of Reconciliation
Scripture Support for the Sacrament of Reconciliation
God can forgive us and will for anything!
God can forgive us and will for anything!
Forgiveness for us can be a challenge, but we must remember God's Mercy is not based on anything we have earned. It is given by God despite our unworthiness.
Forgiveness for us can be a challenge, but we must remember God's Mercy is not based on anything we have earned. It is given by God despite our unworthiness.
We too must not view forgiveness as a feeling we must have or person must earn.
We too must not view forgiveness as a feeling we must have or person must earn.
Forgiveness is willing the good of the other and extending the mercy we have been given.
Forgiveness is willing the good of the other and extending the mercy we have been given.
Forgiveness is not a passive action. We have a responsibility to employ discernment, establish healthy boundaries, and move both the person and ourselves past the hurt.
Forgiveness is not a passive action. We have a responsibility to employ discernment, establish healthy boundaries, and move both the person and ourselves past the hurt.
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Jesus Heard & He Marveled at him
Jesus Heard & He Marveled at him
Faith on the Fringes
Faith on the Fringes
The Messiah would have healing in his wings. (Malachi 4:2). The Greek word for wings was used by Jews for the four corners of their prayer shawl, and the Torah commanded them to attach tassels to these wings of their garment (Numbers 15:38). Malachi prophesied, that the Messiah would have healing in the tassels tied to the four corners, as Torah commanded (Deuteronomy 22:12, of his garment.
This is also significant that a Jewish man's tassels, which were often customized by a man, represented his authority and person. This is why King Saul begged to keep his throne by tearing off the wings of Samuel's garment (1 Samuel 15:27). It is also why David cut off the wings of Saul's robe in the cave at En-gedi:
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The Beatitudes are eight simply stated, yet profound guidelines Jesus revealed to His followers during His Sermon on the Mount. Jesus uses the words of The Beatitudes to paint a picture of what the true people of God look like. Not physically, but morally and spiritually.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church explains that The Beatitudes “are the paradoxical promises that sustain hope in the midst of tribulation.” The Beatitudes are difficult for us to understand because they are the antithesis of everything that the world we live in pushes us to believe.
Consider visiting the Daily-Epistle for a deeper look and understanding of the Beatitudes.
The people of Nazareth respond to Jesus in Luke 4:18-19 by first being amazed, then becoming filled with "wrath" and anger when Jesus reveals his message of God's grace extending beyond Israel to non-Jews, particularly the Gentiles. They attempt to murder him by throwing him off a cliff, but Jesus escapes their violent attack.
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The Annunciation Mary is told God's Plan for her life
The Annunciation Mary is told God's Plan for her life
Luke 1:31 - 33
Origins of the Hail Mary Prayer
Origins of the Hail Mary Prayer
Luke 1:28
Luke illustrates how Mary is the New Arc of the Covent
Luke illustrates how Mary is the New Arc of the Covent
Luke 1:39 - 45
Luke connects the Baptism, Christ going into the wilderness, and overcoming the trails of temptation to the Exodus Story.
We must fulfill all righteousness.
We must fulfill all righteousness.
We become Sons of God By Grace
We become Sons of God By Grace
Through Baptism we welcome God the Father, God the Son & God the Holy Spirit to dwell in us!
God lived a human life so that we may live a divine life. Jesus lived an ordinary life as an example of how we should live. We should see the divine in the mundane because Jesus has sanctified the ordinary life.
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The Gospel of Luke presents Jesus as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies
The Gospel of Luke presents Jesus as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies
Luke gospel's goal is to establish Jesus as the fulfillment of scripture. He is providing a biography of Jesus , speaking to Jewish-converts, the early church, and God's continued relationship with today's church and each one of us.
Key Prophecies in Luke's Gospel
Jesus is The Anointed King of David's Line
The Virgin-Born Son
The Messiah as the Suffering Servant & Prophet
The "Son of Man" Prophecy
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