Tag: Lent
-
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Here, you will find a collection of reflections, guide questions, images and slide backgrounds — all crafted to enhance and elevate your celebration of the Fifth Sunday of Easter. The Gist of John 15:1-8 Jesus uses the metaphor of a vine and its branches to explain his relationship with his followers. He emphasizes the importance…
-
Father, Into Your Hands I Commend My Spirit
—
Who do you turn to in moments of desperation? In Psalm 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25, the psalmist expresses deep trust in the divine, surrendering his very being into God’s hands. The psalmist begins by affirming his trust in God, seeking refuge and deliverance. He acknowledges God as his rock and fortress, imploring divine…
-
For Ever I Will Sing The Goodness Of The Lord
—
How often do we pause to acknowledge God’s goodness? The psalmist’s heart overflows with praise, declaring that God’s steadfast love endures eternally. In moments of joy and sorrow, we find solace in this unchanging goodness. God’s steadfast love is unshakable, enduring through generations. The heavens themselves join in this celestial chorus, affirming the divine faithfulness.…
-
Lord, In Your Great Love, Answer Me
—
Have you ever felt alone or rejected, even by those closest to you? In Psalm 69:8-10, 21-22, 31 and 33-34, we find a soul laid bare, wrestling with anguish and longing for divine intervention. The psalmist cries out to God in despair, feeling like an outcast for his devotion. Insulted and mocked, he finds solace…
-
I Will Sing Of Your Salvation
—
What does salvation mean to you? Reflect on the moments when you’ve felt God’s saving grace, like a gentle hand lifting you from despair. Now, let’s delve into Psalm 71, where the psalmist sings of God’s salvation: The psalmist declares unwavering trust in God, seeking refuge and deliverance. He praises God’s righteousness and salvation, acknowledging…
-
The Lord Is My Light And My Salvation
—
What if darkness enveloped your path, and fear whispered in the shadows? Would you seek a light to guide you? In Psalm 27:1, 2, 3, 13-14, the psalmist declares that the Lord is his light and salvation. Amidst life’s trials, he finds refuge in God’s presence. The psalmist longs to dwell in God’s house forever,…
-
My God, My God, Why Have You Abandoned Me?
—
Have you ever felt utterly alone, even forsaken by God? Psalm 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24 expresses this deep cry of despair. The Psalmist feels surrounded by enemies, mocked in his suffering, and pleads with God for help. Yet, even in the depths of his pain, a flicker of faith remains. He remembers God’s past deliverance…
-
The Lord Will Guard Us, As A Shepherd Guards His Flock
—
What does it mean for God to guard us like a shepherd? In Jeremiah 31:10, 11-12abcd, 13, we find this comforting promise: “The Lord will guard us, as a shepherd guards his flock” (Jeremiah 31:10). Imagine the tender care of a shepherd watching over each sheep, guiding them to green pastures, and protecting them from…
-
In My Distress I Called Upon The Lord, And He Heard My Voice
—
What does it mean to call upon the Lord in times of distress? In Psalm 18:2-3a, 3bc-4, 5-6, 7, the psalmist declares that when they cried out to the Lord in their anguish, He heard their voice. In moments of deep distress, the psalmist turned to the Lord, seeking refuge and deliverance. They called upon…
-
The Lord Remembers His Covenant For Ever
—
What does it mean for God to remember His covenant forever? The psalmist’s words echo through time, reminding us of God’s unwavering faithfulness. In Psalm 105:4-5, 6-7, 8-9, we encounter a celebration of God’s covenant with His people. The psalmist urges us to seek the Lord and remember His wondrous deeds. From Abraham to Isaac,…