Seek the LORD, all you humble of the earth, who have observed his law; seek justice, seek humility; perhaps you may be sheltered on the day of the LORD's anger. Zep 2:3; 3:12-13
Matthew's Gospel quotes Isaiah 8 "First the Lord degraded the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali; but in the end he has glorified the seaward road, the land west of the Jordan, the District of the Gentiles." What is God's response? He sends his Son there first. Why does Jesus talk about the kingdom of Heaven in a land that has experienced such misery?
Take a look at what Works of Mercy did for our community last year! We are so blesses to have such an amazing Ministry in our Church. Thank you WOM for the motivation and thank you parishioners for making this happen! This is amazing work of love!
John the Baptist saw Jesus coming toward him and said, "Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world. He is the one of whom I said, 'A man is coming after me who ranks ahead of me because he existed before me.' John 1
When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the days of King Herod, behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage.” Mt. 2
"This is how you shall bless the Israelites. Say to them: The LORD bless you and keep you! The LORD let his face shine upon you, and be gracious to you! The LORD look upon you kindly and give you peace! So shall they invoke my name upon the Israelites, and I will bless them.” Numbers 6