Author Archives: Christ the King Prayer Group

TODAY’S WORD… Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble … Continue reading →

TODAY’S WORD… “My sheep hear my voice. I know them, and they follow me.” – John 10:27   REFLECTION… In Biblical times, in the ancient Near East, ‘shepherd’ was also a political title. The title implied total concern for and … Continue reading →

. TODAY’S WORD… The ways of God are perfect; the word of the Lord, purest gold. He indeed is the shield of all who make Him their refuge. – Psalm 18:30 (The Grail Psalms – Ps 17:31)   REFLECTION… Every … Continue reading →

TODAY’S WORD… He will act like a refiner and a purifier of silver. – Malachi 3:3   REFLECTION… The reflection on today’s verse comes in the form of a short story: During a Bible Study on the Book of Malachi, … Continue reading →

TODAY’S WORD… David said to the Lord, “I have committed a grave sin. But now, Lord, I beg You to forgive Your servant for this fault. I have been very foolish.’ – 2 Samuel 24:10   REFLECTION…by St. Augustine… “Let … Continue reading →

TODAY’S WORD… “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us! Lord, we want to see!” – Matthew 20:31,33   REFLECTION… “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!” This is what two blind men, repeatedly and insistently, shouted in Jesus’ … Continue reading →

. TODAY’S WORD… …and the crowd began pleading with Jesus to go away and leave them alone. – Mark 5:17   REFLECTION… Why would people plead with Jesus to go away and to leave them alone? Foolish self-centeredness – that’s … Continue reading →

TODAY’S WORD… Come, ring out our joy to the Lord; hail the Rock who saves us. Let us come before Him, giving thanks, with songs let us hail the Lord. – Psalm 95:1-2   REFLECTION… How can we start each … Continue reading →

. TODAY’S WORD… “Why are you so frightened? How is it that you have no faith?” – Mark 4:40   REFLECTION… The episode of the calming of the storm, the memory of which must have often helped the Apostles regain … Continue reading →

TODAY’S WORD… The Lord said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” […] For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities; for when … Continue reading →