Take a moment…
pause and read the reflections on a passage from the Bible, written by one of our Clergy or a Lay reader.
(This can be added to enhance your Devotions)
Matthew 2:12-But being warned in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they returned to their own country by another route. Take a Moment to Ponder In the season of Lent, we are called to repentance and penitence. We are encouraged to walk in Jesus’ steps and to …
Jesus is tested by the devil. Matthew 4:1-11 (NRSV) Each year one of the Lenten readings that captivate us is the story of Jesus being tempted by satan. The story sets the stage for Jesus to be alone in the wilderness, alone to ponder, meditate, reflect, and pray on the …
The Lord has need of it… (Mk 11:3) Take a Moment to Ponder Today we commemorate the life of Absalom Jones the first black priest in the Episcopal Church (Anglican) in the United States. Born in the late 1700s when enslavement was still present in his country and with a …
“..and what does the Lord require but to do justice, love mercy and walk humbly with your God.” (Micah 6:8a) Take a Moment to Ponder There are requirements for everything we do in every sphere of life. We have job requirements, requirements to do further studies, and requirements for becoming …
“One Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of us all, who is above all and through all and in all.” (Ephesians 4:5-6) Take a Moment to Ponder The above quote from Ephesians is the opening sentence used on Trinity Sunday. Trinity Sunday, when we acknowledge the unity, …
O the depth of riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen. Romans 11:33, 36 Take a Moment to Ponder My God how wonderful thou art thy majesty how bright, how beautiful thy …
Bible Verse: John 13:33-34 – “Mi pikni..Mi a tel unu fi du sopm nyuu – lov unu wan aneda. Sed wie mi lov unu, a so unu fi lov unu wan aneda. My children…I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, …
Even if the fig tree does not blossom and there are no grapes on the vines, If the olive trees fail to give fruit and the fields produce no food, If the flocks die far from the fold and there are no cattle in the stalls; Then I will still …
“Therefore, we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.” (2 Corinthians 4:16-17) Take a Moment to Ponder What issues are weighing us down at …
Jesus wants us to know that there is still hope for us. He wants us to know that salvation is still possible for us. Jesus is telling us that there is still room for us to benefit from His loving embrace.
“The Word became flesh and blood and moved into the neighbourhood. We saw the glory with our own eyes, the one-of-a-kind glory, like Father, like Son, Generous inside and out, true from start to finish.” John 1:14 The Message What does human thirst to experience a drop of unconditional love …
Canticle 15 – The Song of Mary Magnificat – Luke 1:46-55 My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,my spirit rejoices in God my Savior; *for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant.From this day all generations will call me blessed: *the Almighty has done great things for me, …
