Journey with Scriptures

The desire for recognition 29.10.2021 5:12 ↓

"God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble" (James 4:6; 1 Peter 5:5) - thoughts on Luke 14:1,7-11.

Unquenchable thirst 28.10.2021 4:48 ↓

Dropsy is a metaphor for greed and lust - thoughts on Luke 14:1-6

Why them? 27.10.2021 4:36 ↓

Why were those particular 12 men chosen from among the others? -  The Feast of St. Simon and St. Jude, Apostles.

"Will only a few people be saved?" 26.10.2021 6:13 ↓

Behind the question, "will only a few people be saved?", were the pronounced of the prophets about the remnant of Israel - thoughts on Luke 13:22-30.

Isn’t it incredible? 25.10.2021 4:47 ↓

Jesus uses two parables to teach us about his favourite subject, the kingdom of God - thoughts on Luke 13:18-21

Stand straight and glorify God 24.10.2021 4:21 ↓

The main characters in today's Gospel Luke 13:10-17 are Jesus, a woman crippled by a spirit, and the leader of the synagogue - thoughts on Luke 13:10-17.

From Darkness to Light 23.10.2021 7:18 ↓

“When the Lord brought back the captives of Zion, we were like men dreaming” (Ps. 126:1) - Reflection for the 30th Sunday B read by Evan.

Repent or Perish - Luke 13:1-9 22.10.2021 4:04 ↓

 The moment we change the way we think, we also change the way we act.

Until you pay the very last cent - Luke 12:54-59. 21.10.2021 3:46 ↓

We know how to interpret the signs of the weather; we should also know how to interpret the signs of the time. 

Not peace, but division - Luke 12:49-53 20.10.2021 3:31 ↓

 From the cross of Christ comes the fire of the Holy Spirit that transforms lives.

Be ready for the unexpected 19.10.2021 4:02 ↓

We were not prepared for Covid-19 . . .   - thoughts on Luke 12:39-48.

Master that serves? 18.10.2021 3:20 ↓

Jesus came not be served but to serve and give his life as a ransom for many (Mark 10:45). Thoughts on Luke 12:35-38.

Peace to this house. 17.10.2021 3:37 ↓

Our God is a missionary God. Thoughts on Luke 10:1-9

Glory seats 16.10.2021 6:16 ↓

To all those who, like James and John, are seeking greatness and top places, Jesus shows the path of service by becoming “the slave of all” (Mark 10:44). Reflection for the 29th Sunday - read by Evan.

Three important sayings of Jesus 15.10.2021 3:41 ↓

Why was Peter forgiven for denying Christ? What is blasphemy against the Holy Spirit? How could two uneducated disciples of Christ answer the religious authorities of Jerusalem? Thoughts on Luke 12:8-12.

Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees 14.10.2021 3:49 ↓

The world is full of the “Pharisees” again. Separatism is on the rise, our societies and communities are being plagued by divisions. 

Jesus' "woes" - part 2 13.10.2021 3:07 ↓

When a doctor tells us that we are seriously sick, we listen and plead with him to use any possible means to heal us. But, when God tells us that our mind and heart are seriously ill, we disregard such diagnosis.

Jesus' "woes"-part 1 12.10.2021 3:26 ↓

Thoughts on Luke 11:42-46.

Almsgiving 11.10.2021 3:43 ↓

Thoughts on the Gospel of Luke 11:37-41

The sign of Jonah 10.10.2021 3:53 ↓

Thoughts on the Gospel of Luke 11:29-32

Like Mary 09.10.2021 3:50 ↓

Thoughts on the Gospel of Luke 11:27-28

God's reign comes in Jesus Christ 08.10.2021 2:33 ↓

Thoughts on Luke 11:15-26

一切皆有可能 07.10.2021 6:57 ↓

常年期第二十八主日的反省。 您可以在这里读这个反省。

All things are possible 07.10.2021 6:14 ↓

Reflection for the Twenty Eight Sunday - Year B - read by Evan. You can read the reflection here.

True Wisdom 14.09.2021 6:01 ↓

Reflection for the Twenty Fifth Sunday in ordinary time - Year B - read by Evan