1 Timothy 3:1-13Psalms 101:1-3,5-6Luke 7:11-17 1 Timothy 3:1-13(1) This is a faithful saying: if a man seeks the office of an overseer, he desires a good work. (2) The overseer therefore must be without reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, sensible, modest, hospitable, good at teaching; (3) not a drinker, not violent, not greedy
1 Timothy 2:1-8Psalms 28:2,7-9Luke 7:1-10 1 Timothy 2:1-8(1) I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks, be made for all men: (2) for kings and all who are in high places; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence. (3) For this is
Sirach 27:30-28:9Psalms 103:1-4,9-12Romans 14:7-9Matthew 18:21-35 Sirach 27:30-28:9(30) Wrath and anger, these also are abominations; And a sinful man will possess them. (1) He that takes vengeance will find vengeance from the Lord; And he will surely make firm his sins. (2) Forgive your neighbor the hurt that he has done you; And then your sins
1 Timothy 1:15-17Psalms 113:1-7Luke 6:43-49 1 Timothy 1:15-17(15) The saying is faithful and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief. (16) However, for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first, Jesus Christ might display all his patience, for an example of
Hebrews 5:7-9Psalms 31:2-6,15-16,20John 19:25-27Luke 2:33-35 Hebrews 5:7-9(7) He, in the days of his flesh, having offered up prayers and petitions with strong crying and tears to him who was able to save him from death, and having been heard for his godly fear, (8) though he was a Son, yet learned obedience by the things
Read: Why we need to invite the Holy Spirit into our lives by Pete Burak September 14, 2023 Diocese of Lansing If you find ourselves acting like Saint Peter – one minute brilliant, the next foolish – then ask for a greater release of the Holy Spirit in your life. That’s the advice given by
Numbers 21:4-9Psalms 78:1-2,34-38Philippians 2:6-11John 3:13-17 Numbers 21:4-9(4) They traveled from Mount Hor by the way to the Red Sea, to go around the land of Edom The soul of the people was very discouraged because of the journey. (5) The people spoke against God, and against Moses, “Why have you brought us up out of
Read: Court victory for Saint Padre Pio prayer site September 13, 2023 Diocese of Lansing A Catholic healthcare group has won a long-running legal battle to erect a shrine inspired by Saint Padre Pio upon 40-acres of land near Howell in Livingston County. The victory for Catholic Healthcare International was delivered on Monday, September 11, after
Colossians 3:1-11Psalms 145:2-3,10-13Luke 6:20-26 Colossians 3:1-11(1) If then you were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God. (2) Set your mind on the things that are above, not on the things that are on the earth. (3) For you died, and your
Read: Being faithful to Christ on campus | Makenzie’s story September 12, 2023 Diocese of Lansing This is Makenzie Minge. A recent graduate of Powers Catholic High School in Flint; a new student at Concordia University in Ann Arbor; a recent Catholic convert and the front cover of this month’s FAITH Magazine which carries a