The Old Is New

Today I talked about the command of Jesus to not worry or be anxious. See Matthew 6:25-34. I'll leave it there. We need to keep the faith, keep studying, keep praying, and persevere until the end. We do this, and we will receive our reward. May the Peace of Christ remain with you always.

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Matthew 16:13-20

Jesus meant every word he said to Peter as recorded in St. Matthew's Gospel.  I think we should all be familiar with Matthew 16:13-20.  It will help to bring hope and clarity to all who are searching for Peace and Union with Abba.

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The episode is direct and to the point and deserves further explanation, but you will have to start doing your own studying.  These episodes are here to introduce different concepts and inspire to you to do your own prayerful studying.  Please do yourself a favor and spend time in scripture, you won't regret it. Start with the Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John - where you will find the life and teachings of Jesus), The Psalms, and Proverbs.  And if you are just starting, try to do some reading everyday accompanied by prayer.  I will be praying for you all, Family, Friend, or Foe. May the peace of Christ be with you every moment of everyday.

I read from The Book of Sirach (Sirach 2:7-9) and Augustine's Confessions.  Is Joy Possible in this life? I believe it is, but just because it is possible does not mean arriving there is easy. Perseverance in prayer is essential. What do you think, how can we arrive at everlasting Joy? Take Care - shoot me a message - [email protected]

Hello one and all.  This evening I read Proverbs 3:5-8 and talked about the falling and rising up again in life.  To shun evil and do good will make us feel truly alive like the bible passage suggests.  He will direct our path.  Try it on for size - Peace and Love ; Thomas

Hello my friends.  I finally made time for another episode of The Old Is New.  Today I read the miracle account at The wedding At Cana - John 2:1-12

There is so much to say about this miracle, I mentioned how the transformation of water into wine can represent a transformation from misery to Joy.  I do believe that's a fitting comparison.

Something I forgot to mention is that we could compare the wine at the wedding of Cana to the passover meal Christ celebrated with his apostles just prior to entering into his passion.  This is where he boldly transformed the wine of the meal into his actual blood under the appearance of wine to give life to the world.

There are always new insights you can gain by studying the Word, so keep it up. You won't be disappointed.  

May the Peace of Christ be with you all -

Let's talk about Solomon.  Read 1 Kings Chapter 3.  Solomon asked for wisdom and the story that follows in the biblical account puts that wisdom on display.  Let's not grow tired of asking God the Father for Wisdom and Guidance.  

Greeting friends and family! Tonight I talked about Psalm 71: 1 - 3. I find it comforting because God really is our strong fortress:

Why did Christ teach in Parables?

What does Jesus mean by "the Word"

To truly accept Christ for who he is, is to persevere until the end.

Matthew 13 

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Greetings friends.  Tonight I talked about the similarities between Jesus, Mary, and Joseph fleeing to Egypt to escape Herod and the Hebrew people being liberated out of slavery from Egypt.

Matthew 2:13-18

Hosea 11:1

You might want to reread how the Hebrew people ended up in Egypt in the first place around 4,000 years ago in Genesis Chapter 37-47.

The Liberation from the slavery of Egypt is found in Exodus Chapters 1-16.

Also, pick up of copy of the book "The Imitation of Christ" by Thomas Kempis.

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