Weekly devotionals from Father Joe Pordifio, Father Dan Barker, and Deacon Peter Fenoff
In His Sermon on the Mount, among the many exhortations spoken by Jesus, two are found in Matthew 6:19-34. Jesus' first exhortation in these verses emphasizes the importance of storing treasure in heaven rather than on earth. He says: "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for y...
Keep Reading"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever." (Hebrews 13:8) On Tuesday, I took a quick trip to South Florida to see my mother. Although the drive was smooth and the visit was positive, I was reminded once again how fast life can change. It seems like just yesterday that my mother was a sharp, successfulmom,wife, and real estate brokerwho now lives in a memor...
Keep ReadingOur Refuge and Fortress 1Whoever dwells in the shelterof the Most Highwill rest in the shadowof the Almighty.2I will say of theLord, "He is my refugeand my fortress,my God, in whom I trust." 3Surely he will save youfrom the fowler's snareand from the deadly pestilence.4He will cover you with his feathers,and under his wings you will find refuge;his faithfulness will be you...
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