May 16 – John 2 – “Fill the jars with water.” (Jn 2:7) Water is a wonderful gift. It sustains life. But certainly, it is not used for significant celebrations like a wedding. Water is too bland. Something special is … Continue reading
Category Archives: Thought of The Day
New Testament Challenge – May 15
May 15 – John 1:29-51 – “He first found how own brother Simon and told him, “We have found the Messiah” (Jn 1:41) There is always a great joy in the heart when you find what you’ve been looking for. … Continue reading
New Testament Challenge – May 14
May 14 – John 1:1-28 – “they went to ask him, “Who are you?” he admitted and did not deny it, but admitted, “I am not the Messiah.” (Jn 1:19-20) I am surrounded by Life. And this is the most … Continue reading
New Testament Challenge – May 13
May 13 – Luke 24:36-53 – “While they were still speaking about this, he stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” (Lk 24:36) What great joy: one gift after another! Jesus is explaining the meaning … Continue reading
New Testament Challenge – May 12
May 12 – Luke 24:13-35 – “And he replied to them, “What sort of things?” (Lk 24:19) Disappointment is a reality. It happens all the time. Even the two “of them” were downcast because they were disappointed: Jesus didn’t fulfill … Continue reading
New Testament Challenge – May 11
May 11 – Luke 24:1-12 – “then they returned from the tomb and announced all these things to the eleven and to all the others” (Lk 24:9) The resurrection always creates confusion in our minds. It changes everything, and we … Continue reading
New Testament Challenge – May 10
May 10 – Luke 23:33-56 – “The people stood by and watched; the rules, meanwhile, sneered at him and said, “He saved others, let him save himself if he is the chosen one, the Messiah of God” (Lk 23:35) I … Continue reading
New Testament Challenge – May 9
May 9 – Luke 23:18-32 – “But all together they shouted out, “Away with this man! Release Barabbas to us.” (Lk 23:18) How ironic! The crowd wants to remove Jesus from the public arena because He called Himself “son of … Continue reading
New Testament Challenge – May 8
May 8 – Luke 22:66:23:17 – “They said, “if you are the Messiah, tell us” (Lk 22:67) There are many levels of listening as there are many levels of understanding. There is a strong tendency to hearing only what we … Continue reading
New Testament Challenge – May 7
May 7 – Luke 22:39-65 – “why are you sleeping? Get up and pray that you may not undergo the test” (Lk 22:46) No doubts about it: the life of discipleship is filled with detours, ups and downs, and many … Continue reading