MJ-0115: January 2015
1-1/15
The world is in so much need of Jesus Christ.
Honor Mary.
Her heart is blessed.
She held all these things in her heart.
Ransom means save.
Mary’s house was in Ephesus.
1-2/15
The front of the church I attend caught on fire last night.
[St. Pius X, Rochester, NY]
“The church is a fire.”
Who are you?
Children of God
What are we?
The Church — Catholic Christians
Our words, our actions will tell the community who we are.
All things can be restored in Christ.
1-4/15
Mystery
Where would you be without religion?
What would your life be like if you still believed in Jesus Christ?
What would it be if you only believed in God — not Jesus?
A-ha! Moment
EPHIPHANY
[light show]
Have you ever had an epiphany?
God is a master at jigsaw puzzles.
He knows where to put all the pieces.
1-5/15
EPIPHANY
[light]
Light can be scary, or it can be comforting
depending upon the source.
Sin is closing our eyes to the light of Christ.
What is at the center of sin?
“I”
It’s not all about you.
Get rid of the “i”
1-6/14
BEING CALLED
Don’t worry about the resources.
When we have an inspiration from God,
to step up to the plate,
God will provide.
God is a wonderful and amazing God.
1-11/15
BAPTISM – NATURE OF THE TRIUNE GOD
Inclusion
The trinity is fully present at Jesus’ Baptism
The Voice [God], the Holy Spirit [Dove] and Jesus
[Acts 15]
Jesus came for everybody.
“Following of the Way.”
Include everybody in the Way.
The Truth and the Life.
1-12/15
When you are at communion …
Ask for God’s Will — Honestly.
Pray that hearts will change.
You have been purchased at a great price.
Lord, inspire us to acts of kindness,
lead us to your gentle grace.
1-19/15
White wines don’t last long.
Re wines get better as they age and last for decades.
The difference —
Some things are meant for immediate consumption
and some are meant to wait.
Now, wine needs to be put into new wine skins.
You can’t retrofit the new into the old.
The Holy Spirit will move in hearts and minds.
Listen to the Spirit speaking in our midst.
If we are worrying, fear not.
Change is a chance for God to show us His mercy.
Let go of the old.
1-20/15
Don’t get discouraged about doing good deeds.
God does not forget those who work hard for him.
REMAIN STEADFAST
Moses waited a long time for God to move in his life.
Spirit of the law vs. the Letter of the law
Everyday brings God’s graces.
1-23/15
Pray before making decisions.
[Like Jesus]
The Apostles spent time WITH Jesus
and then were sent out.
We are called by name by the Lord.
Spend time WITH the Lord daily.
Pray and Listen and Respond
How have we been called?
What are we to do?
1-25/15
LIVE YOUR FAITH
Follow the call.
Matters of the head.
Jesus speaks to your heart.
Bring faith into your education.
What things have been a part of your foundation?
What building blocks are you adding today,
so that Jesus can hear you?
We need to hear and respond.
1-26/15
Lord, tell me what to do.
I am hurting today.
Motivations of people’s hearts.
When someone does good,
and we read in other motives,
minimizing them …
Think about how the Spirit is working.
Is legalism operating?
Remove those thought from your heart.
We cannot judge.
1-27/15
God’s law is written on our hearts.
IT IS OUR CHOICE.
He gave us conscience of sin,
unlike in the old testament when one time a year
a sin offering was made and people
didn’t think about their sins.
THE WILL OF GOD
Relatives are people who do the will of God.
They are not always our blood kin.
We will all be together in heaven.
COME WITH OPEN HEARTS
Allow God to transform your life.
1-28/15
Those who sow in tears, will sing when they reap.
1-30/15
You receive a blessing by your faith in Christ.
When we start to blame, we need to keep our faith.
Wake up in the morning and say
THANK YOU JESUS
and keep your faith in God.
God will give us the grace we need every day.
Your walk could save others in darkness.