Darkened Glass Reflections

Tag: kingdom of God

“Thy Kingdom Come, Thy Will Be Done” (Matthew 6:10)

We pray that our lives will be part of God’s kingdom and that His will may be done in our lives just as it is already being done in heaven.

January 21, 2024
The Words of Christ—Mark 10:14-15 (Feast of St. Nicholas)

Today’s devotional looks at Mark 10:14-15, teaching about childlike faith, in light of the Feast of St. Nicholas.

December 6, 2023
The Words of Christ—Matthew 11:28-30

“Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is comfortable, and My burden is light” (Matthew 11:28-30).

October 24, 2023
Ascension, Visitation, Pentecost: A Pro-Life Perspective Revisited

This article is based on a homily I shared yesterday at my church’s monthly Liturgy for the Preborn outside Planned Parenthood in Hempstead, NY. Since the feasts of Ascension, Visitation, and Pentecost were occurring close together, it provided an opportunity to reflect on how these three events in the life of Christ and the Church…

May 31, 2022
God’s Righteousness and Justice. VII: Christ our Merciful and Righteous King

Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem reminds us that He comes in both righteousness and mercy. This perspective can guide us through Lent.

February 21, 2021
Divine Sovereignty. II. Ruler of the Nations—Whether You Like it or Not!

A good paraphrase of part of the Lord’s Prayer may be, “May Your kingdom come and your will be done—to the same degree it is done in heaven, let it be done here on earth. Let Your Kingdom come and will be done in my heart and life. I’m on earth, but let Your will…

February 9, 2020
Ascension, Visitation, Pentecost: A Pro-Life Perspective

This article is based on a homily I shared yesterday at my church’s monthly Liturgy for the Preborn outside Planned Parenthood in Hempstead, NY. Since the feasts of Ascension, Visitation, and Pentecost were occurring close together, it provided an opportunity to reflect on how these three events in the life of Christ and the Church…

June 2, 2019