Reflections

  Compassion Loving and Suffering Together Bible Reading:  Matthew 9:35 to 38 Key verse :   Vs 37 The harvest is plentiful  but the laborers are few therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest DEVOTION Jesus is moving through towns and villages, teaching, healing, and caring for the people He meets. In this passage when He looks at the crowds, He does not see numbers or problems to avoid, rather He sees tired, confused, and hurting people, described as sheep without a shepherd, and His heart is moved with deep compassion. This compassion is not shallow sympathy. It is the willingness to love and suffer together. Jesus enters into the struggles of others, offering presence, care, and hope. He responds not with judgment or distance, but with mercy and action, reminding us that true compassion always draws us closer to those who are hurting. Jesus then points out that the need is great and the workers are few. This is not on...

  Compassion That Lifts the Broken to New Life Scripture Bible Reading: Acts of the Apostles 3:1-16 Key verse :   Vs 6 But Peter said ,"I have no silver and gold but what I do have I give it to you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk. DEVOTION In Acts of the Apostles Chapter 3, we encounter a man who had been unable to walk since birth, living each day dependent on the kindness of others. As Peter and John approached the temple gate, they did not avert their eyes or rush past him. Instead, they truly see him and respond with compassion grounded in faith. Peter and John had no silver or gold to offer, yet they gave something far greater. In the name of Jesus Christ, the man was healed, lifted to his feet, and given new life. What began as a simple act of attention and obedience became a powerful testimony to God’s saving power. This passage reminds us that compassion is more than warm feelings. It calls for action and trust in God. When we offer what we ha...

  Lent Celebration of Redemption Bible Reading: Hebrews 8:7 to 13 Key verse :   Vs 12 For I will be merciful toward their iniquities and I will remember their sin no more DEVOTION In this passage, we learn about God’s promise of a new covenant. This covenant is not written on stone, but written on our hearts. Lent is a time when we are reminded that God does not give up on us when we fail. Instead, He offers forgiveness and a fresh beginning. This passage reminds us that God chooses mercy and grace, and that He remembers our sins no more. Friends, mercy and grace are truly something to celebrate, especially during the Lenten season. As we journey through Lent, we are invited to open our hearts to God’s transforming love. When we trust in His promises, we begin to live differently. Lent becomes not just a season of sacrifice, but a celebration of the redemption God gives to all who turn to Him. PRAYER Lord, thank You for Your gift of redemption. During this Lenten season, help ...

  Lent for the Redemption of All Creation Bible Reading: Jonah 3 Key verse :   Vs 5 The people of Nineveh believed God's message. So they decided that every one should fast  and all the people from  the greatest to the least put on sackcloth to show that they had repented. DEVOTION Jonah 3 shows us how wide and generous God’s mercy is. When Jonah finally listens to God and goes to Nineveh, the people take his message to heart. They repent, fast, and commit to changing their ways. Even the king and the animals join. This reminds us that God’s care extends to everyone and everything He has created. Building on this, Lent is a season that encourages us to turn back to God. Jonah 3 teaches us that repentance is more than simply saying we are sorry; it means making real changes in how we live. When the people of Nineveh turned toward God, God responded with mercy. This assures us that God is always ready to forgive when we sincerely choose what is right. As the biblical s...

  Lent for Transformation Bible Reading: Galatians 5:16 to 24 Key verse :   Vs 23-24  If we live by the spirit let us also keep in step with the spirit. Let us not become conceited provoking one another, envying one another. DEVOTION Lent is a season that invites us to pause, reflect, and allow God to shape us more deeply. In Galatians 5:16–24, St. Paul explains the difference between living by our own wants and living by the Holy Spirit. He teaches that when we follow the Holy Spirit, we learn to make better choices and live the way God wants us to live. He also reminds us that transformation begins when we choose to walk with the Spirit rather than being led by selfish or harmful ways. We often face pressure, distractions, and constant decision making. Our reading challenges us to think about what is guiding our daily choices. St. Paul lists the fruit of the Spirit, love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control, and show...

   Unity and Integrity Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:23 to 33 Key verse :   Vs 33  Imitate me as  I also imitate Christ  DEVOTION Beloved in Christ, In 1 Corinthians 10:23 to 33, Paul teaches us that even though we may be free to do many things, not everything is good for us or for others. God wants us to use our freedom in ways that help people and bring us closer together. Unity means caring about one another and choosing actions that bring peace instead of harm. Integrity means doing the right thing even when no one is watching. Paul reminds us that whatever we do, big or small, we should do it for God’s glory. When our actions match our faith, others can see God’s love through us. God calls us to think about how our choices affect others. When we live with unity and integrity, we show Christ’s love and help build a stronger Church.   PRAYER Lord, help me live in unity and integrity, and let all I do bring glory to You. Amen THOUGHT FOR THE DAY No...