Jeremiah recognizes that he has many earthly enemies who are scheming against him. What he does, admittedly after much complaining, is put his trust in God. He leaves it to God to vindicate him. One of the big mistakes people often make is that they seek to bring about their own vindication. Often, this takes […]

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The problem of suffering is as old as human thought. It does not take a very smart person to realize that there is something very mysterious and inexplicable why good people suffer. Perhaps it is not so much a matter of understanding why the good suffer, but working out what our individual responses to suffering […]

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“No one ever spoke like this man.” – John 7:46 In 1998, I went to Rome for the canonization of St. Eugene de Mazenod, founder of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate. St. Peter’s Square was abuzz with excitement. People of different nationalities milled around, smiling and chatting with new friends. Hearing people speak in various […]

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G O S P E L READING Jesus has a witness, and a well-known one at that, in John the Baptist who conforms to His identity and preaching. Many of those who reject Jesus also reject John but I am sure his appeal would have helped some come to faith in Him. Besides, Jesus’ life […]

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It is amazing to think that the same people who have been miraculously freed from the hands of the Egyptians could so quickly revert to the making of an idol. Yes, travelling through the desert may not be an enjoyable experience but is it that bad as to force you to forsake the One who […]

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There is a lot of talk in newspapers and among leaders about the problems that face humanity. There are concerns about the environment, about poverty, war, hunger, disease and many others. Though these are all pressing and immediate problems, I believe there is a greater problem that lies at the root of all these problems. […]

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I do not accept human praise.” – John 5:41 I was having lunch with friends one day. I was really getting hungry but couldn’t start eating because my friend who was blessing our food was saying a litany of prayers. Then I heard a little girl from the other table saying a simple yet poignant […]

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The Lord is our Strength and our shield…If the LORD delights in a man’s way,he makes his steps firm;though he stumble, he will not fall,for the LORD upholds him with his hand. Psalm 27:23,24 NIV __________________ “And the LORD will continually guide you,And satisfy your desire in scorched places,And give strength to your bones;And you […]

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Trust God, even when you feel weak and powerless…Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power […]

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Meditation Don’t suppose for a minute that I have come to demolish the Scriptures–either God’s Law or the Prophets. I’m not here to demolish but to complete. I am going to put it all together, pull it all together in a vast panorama. God’s Law is more real and lasting than the stars in the […]

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