Monthly Archives: January 2019

Responses To Jesus’ Word of Authority   PSALM Arise, O Lord; O God, lift up your hand;          forget not the afflicted. The Lord is king forever and ever;          the nations perish from his land. O Lord, you hear the desire of the … Continue reading →

The Faith and Confession of a Little Girl        

“The Wants of Jesus”   When Jesus came down from the mountain, great crowds followed Him.  And behold, a leper came to Him and knelt before Him, saying, “Lord, if you will, you can make me clean.”  And Jesus stretched … Continue reading →

Jesus Blesses Marriage, Family and the Church    

Jesus Proclaims His Freedom     PSALM You will arise and have pity on Zion; it is the time to favor her; the appointed time has come. Let this be recorded for a generation to come,           so that a … Continue reading →

Bound Together in Christ On this the Second Sunday after Epiphany in which we consider how Jesus turns water into wine, listens to His mother, His disciples believe in Him, gives the bridegroom credit for something he didn’t do at … Continue reading →

  Praying Primary Texts of the Christian Faith Primary Texts of the Catechism THE TEN COMMANDMENTS The First Commandment You shall have no other gods. The Second Commandment You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God. The … Continue reading →

Finding Him Who Already Found Us   PSALM 10 I have not hidden your deliverance within my heart;     I have spoken of your faithfulness and your salvation; I waited patiently for the Lord;     he inclined to me and heard my cry. 2 He drew me … Continue reading →

Something More!   After three days they found Him in the temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions.  And all who heard Him were amazed at His understanding and answers.  And when [Jesus’] parents saw … Continue reading →

Jesus, Our Righteousness, Is Baptized INTROIT Behold my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights. I will tell of the decree: The Lord said to me, “You are my Son; today I have begotten you. Ask of me, … Continue reading →