Jesus – Page 3 – Darkened Glass Reflections

“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?”

April 14, 2024

Jesus Cleansed the Temple: We Still Need Cleansing

Some thoughts for Holy Week.

March 24, 2024

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).

March 17, 2024

“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.

March 3, 2024

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.”

February 14, 2024

“Forgive Us Our Debts/Trespasses” (Matthew 6:12)

Confession, repentance, and forgiveness are essential components of prayer.

February 4, 2024

“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.”

January 7, 2024

The Purpose, Power, and Permanence of Jesus’ Name

Some thoughts for the Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus.

January 1, 2024

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.

December 17, 2023

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.

July 31, 2021

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