Awe-some God!

As we prepare ourselves for the feast of Pentecost in a few weeks, let’s continue to examine the gifts of the Holy Spirit, as listed by the prophet Isaiah (Isaiah 11:1-3a). We have already looked at the gifts of Fortitude (https://reflecthopebelieve.wordpress.com/2024/04/06/brave-heart/) and Wisdom (https://reflecthopebelieve.wordpress.com/2024/04/13/pearls-of-wisdom/) ‘Men do not fear God, because they do not know God.’

Special Password

‘Prayer is the key to heaven but faith unlocks the door.’ Though we pray in faith, why do we feel that our prayers are unanswered? Let’s reflect on this. Gospel – John 16:23b-28 “Very truly I tell you, my Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. Until now you have not asked for

Encircled by Love

For all those who are weary with life and its unceasing challenges, here is an irresistible invitation from someone who cares for us beyond comprehension. Gospel – Matthew 11:28-30 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle

What an influence!

How do we impact the world around us? Do our choices and attitudes reflect the One in us? Do we strive to be different and to make a difference? Gospel – Matthew 4:18-22 As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a

A.S.A.P.

Hello and welcome to the Lenten series ‘The Cross Speaks’. Today is Friday, the 15th of April, 2022 the seventh Friday of Lent, Good Friday.   Gospel – Luke 23:44-46 It was now about noon, and darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon, while the sun’s light failed; and the curtain of

Finish right

Hello and welcome to the Lenten series ‘The Cross Speaks’. Today is Friday, the 8th of April, 2022 the sixth Friday of Lent. Gospel – John 19:28-30 After this, when Jesus knew that all was now finished, he said (in order to fulfill the scripture), “I am thirsty.” A jar full of sour wine was standing

Cup of Love

Hello and welcome to the Lenten series ‘The Cross Speaks’. Today is Friday, the 1st of April, 2022 the fifth Friday of Lent. Gospel – John 19:28-29 After this, when Jesus knew that all was now finished, he said (in order to fulfill the scripture), “I am thirsty.” A jar full of sour wine was standing

Forsake or Partake?

Hello and welcome to the Lenten series ‘The Cross Speaks’. Today is Friday, the 25th of March, 2022 the fourth Friday of Lent. Gospel – Matthew 27:45-46 From noon on, darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon. And about three o’clock Jesus cried with a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” that is,