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“When You Fast” (Matthew 6:16-18)
“And when you fast….” Jesus expects His disciples to fast and pray. The question is not, “Should I fast?” Instead, we should ask, “When and how do I fast?”
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Jesus Cleansed the Temple: We Still Need Cleansing
Some thoughts for Holy Week.
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Prayer and Forgiveness (Matthew 6:14-15)
“For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses” (Matthew 6:14-15).
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“Deliver Us from Evil” (Matthew 6:13)
“And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from evil” (Matthew 6:13). All of the evils we face matter to God.
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To Obey Is Better than Sacrifice
As we begin Lent, some will place a lot of emphasis on what they are giving up. Let us remember, though, that “To obey is better than sacrifice.”
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“Forgive Us Our Debts/Trespasses” (Matthew 6:12)
Confession, repentance, and forgiveness are essential components of prayer.
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“Our Father, Who Art in Heaven” (Matthew 6:10)
Our study of the Sermon on the Mount brings us to the opening address of the Lord’s Prayer. We pray to “Our Father, who art in heaven.”
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The Purpose, Power, and Permanence of Jesus’ Name
Some thoughts for the Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus.
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Entering the Prayer Closet (Matthew 6:5-6)
Jesus taught His disciples to find a quiet place where they could be alone with God. We need this even more as the world gets more distracting.
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Diversity and Ministry
A quote from St. Ignatius of Loyola reminds us that Satan is willing to use diversity to achieve his agenda. However, God is the One who made us unique and diverse. We can use those attributes for His glory.
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