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The Belly God | വയറ് ദൈവം | Malayalam Bible Study On Philippians : Part - 29 | Br. Damien Antony | Morning Glory Podcast - 1637 | 20 Jun 2025
Let Go Of The Past | ഭൂതകാലത്തെ വിട്ടുകളയുക | Malayalam Bible Study On Philippians : Part - 28 | Br. Damien Antony | Morning Glory Podcast - 1636 | 19 Jun 2025
A Relationship Beyond Religion | മതത്തിനപ്പുറമുള്ള ഒരു ബന്ധം | Malayalam Bible Study On Philippians : Part - 27 | Br. Damien Antony | Morning Glory Podcast - 1635 | 18 Jun 2025
Das Evangelium vom Reich Gottes – Teil 3 (Lk 16,16)
What Have You Sacrificed For Jesus? | നിങ്ങൾ യേശുവിനുവേണ്ടി എന്താണ് യാഗമാക്കിയത്? | Malayalam Bible Study On Philippians : Part - 26 | Br. Damien Antony | Morning Glory Podcast - 1634 | 17 Jun 2025
Das Evangelium vom Reich Gottes – Teil 2 (Lk 16,16)
When a man is purged of his many demons, it seems like cause for celebrating (Luke 8:26-39). The townspeople who knew the man, however, "asked Jesus to leave them, for they were seized with great fear" (Lk. 8:37). How do we let fear dictate how we see our future, how we see others, even how we see Jesus? Jonathan and Seth talk about this rather strange story that seems like a traditional healing, but has much more detail before and after the healing takes place in the narrative. What does this additional information help us learn about the healed, the healer, and the wider community they find themselves? We're glad you're with us. Lately, our podcast statistics have been trending up! More people than ever are listening. If you're enjoying us or finding us helpful for your sermon preparation, we hope you'll share us with someone else, write us a review, or both.
What Is Your Background? | നിങ്ങളുടെ പശ്ചാത്തലം എന്താണ്? | Malayalam Bible Study On Philippians : Part - 25 | Br. Damien Antony | Morning Glory Podcast - 1633 | 16 Jun 2025
Das Evangelium vom Reich Gottes – Teil 1 (Lk 16,15.16)
An episode from East River Baptist Church, a conservative, independent body of King James Bible believers located on the Northeast side of Houston, Texas. East River Baptist Church's (ERBC) mission as an assembly is threefold:- To Exalt the Saviour! Eph. 3:21- To Edify the Saints! Eph. 4:16- To Evangelize the Sinners! Lk 24:47 What ERBC believes about the Scriptures: “We believe that the scriptures of both Old and New Testament are verbally inspired of God, that they are the supreme and final authority for faith and practice, and are preserved in the Authorized Version (KJV 1611) of the Bible. 2 Timothy 3:16. Psalm 12:6-7." What ERBC believes about God: “We believe in one God, eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. That God is supreme in His person, absolute in His attributes, glorious in His perfection, and eternal in His being. 1 John 5:7." What ERBC believes about Jesus: “We believe in the Deity of Jesus Christ. His conception by the Holy Spirit, His virgin birth, His sinless life, His death on the cross to pay the penalty for our sins, His bodily resurrection, His exaltation at God's right hand, and His personal imminent, pre-millennial, and pre-tribulation return. Ephesians 1:7. ” What ERBC believes about man: “We believe that God created man in His image and likeness (a triune being: spirit, soul, and body) in a state of innocence's, but through temptation, he willingly transgressed, became dead in trespasses and sins. As a result, his posterity (all men) inherited a corrupt nature, are born in sin, and are under condemnation. Romans 5:12.” A message from ERBC to you:“If you are looking for a church in the Houston Texas area that preaches the Truth from God's Word, reach out to us at any time. We would love to hear from you at (281) 399-3030 or on our website https://eastriverbaptistchurch.com/ You may also write to us at:East River Baptist ChurchP.O. Box 983New Caney, TX 77357 Our video messages are also available for you at the following locations:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/eastriverbaptistchurchFacebook -https://www.facebook.com/erbctexas Be sure to Subscribe to our channel and/or Like and Follow ERBC on Facebook so that you will be notified the next time we are live.Have A Blessed Day,East River Baptist Church” The KJV Bible Preaching Churches Podcast is directly supported by Doss Metrics LLC | Ministry Services based out of Cleveland Texas. If you have any questions regarding this podcast, or the churches hosted on the podcast, please reach out to us directly at dossmetrics@gmail.com or write to us at: Doss Metrics | KJV Bible Preaching Churches Podcast1501 McBride Rd.Cleveland, TX 77328 God Bless#KJV #BaptistChurches #BiblePreaching #KJVPreaching #KingJamesBible #ChurchSermons #ChristianPodcasts #BibilicalTeaching #EastRiverBaptistChurch #RogerHoots
The Anatomy of our Atonement; The Goal of Grace (no help from humans); The Poverty of Humanity. John 3:16 does not say FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD THAT HE GAVE AND NOW YOU GIVE A LITTLE TOO! I. The All-Sufficient Savior: from 3,000 in Acts 2:41 to 5,000 in Acts 4:4 1. Who does the saving? GOD 2. Who is being saved? US 3. Why does God save 4. How does God save REGENERATION (not re-engineered); not a tune-up, rather a resurrection! Not a resuscitation, rather a resurrection! II. The Savior vs The Sinner God/Us (we didn't know) • His goodness * lost - Lk 15 • His lovingkindness * blind - Lk 6:39 • His mercy * dead - Eph 2:1-10 • His washing * bankrupt-Mt 5 • His renewing * impossible - Lk 18 • His Holy Spirit (John 1:9-11; 3:1-8; 16:7 convicts then converts and cleanses) • His grace • His heir • His hope • His life (3 aspects)= spiritual life - speaks of the power nature = Abundant life - speaks of purpose = eternal life - speaks of permanence What a father needs most in life? Paul was crystal clear in I Timothy 1:12-15+ Admission - BC I'm a sinner, I need a Savior+ Belief - Faith in what God did + Confess - Romans 10:9-10
The Church and Her Elders 1 Timothy 5:17-25 1) Be ________________ to your elders – vv17-18. 2) Be careful in handling ______________ against elders – v19. 3) Be open & clear in ____________________ of elders – vv20-21. 4) Be thorough before ___________________ elders – vv22-25. -What evidences indicate an elder rules well? -What is significant about Paul referring to both an OT quotation and a quotation of Christ as "the Scripture"? -Why is it wise to require two or three witnesses before entertaining an accusation against a leader? Should this requirement ever be bypassed? If so, when? -Why does a sinning elder need to be rebuked in the presence of the congregation? -Why did Paul so emphatically emphasize the solemn nature of this charge in v21? How does partiality hinder dealing with sinning elders? -How do these verses stress the participation and authority of the congregation? -How can a church properly examine/vet potential elders? What length of time is needed to avoid being hasty in appointing a new elder? Digging deeper: Dt 19:15-21; Mt 18:15-20; Lk 10:7; Rom 2:11; 1 Cor 9:7-14; Gal 6:1-8; 1 Tim 3:1-7.
Because Jesus is The Wonderful Word, we are delighted to live in the light of His face, and we cannot get enough when He opens His Word to us. 1. The wonderful light of the Word. (v.129-130) 2. The wonderful light of The LORD. (v.131-135) 3. We share The LORD's grief about widespread darkness. (v.136) In what ways are God's Words wonderful? What is wonderful about God's actions? Ps.139:14 Who loves God's name? Mt. 23:37, Rom. 9:1-5 1Pet.2:2 How is The Word opened to us? Lk. 24:31,32,45, Ac.17:2-3
Holy Thursday Reading I - Isaiah 61:1-3a, 6a, 8b-9 Responsorial Psalm - Ps 89:21-22, 25 and 27 Reading II - Rev 1:5-8 Verse Before the Gospel - Isaiah 61:1 (cited in Lk 4:18) Gospel - Luke 4:16-21 We had some technical difficulties causing out of order homilies. Sorry for any inconveniences.
Warning! Warning!! Warning!!! | മുന്നറിയിപ്പ്! മുന്നറിയിപ്പ്!! മുന്നറിയിപ്പ്!!! | Malayalam Bible Study On Philippians : Part - 24 | Br. Damien Antony | Morning Glory Podcast - 1632 | 14 Jun 2025
Five Reasons To Rejoice | സന്തോഷിക്കാനുള്ള അഞ്ച് കാരണങ്ങൾ | Malayalam Bible Study On Philippians : Part - 23 | Br. Damien Antony | Morning Glory Podcast - 1631 | 13 Jun 2025
An episode from East River Baptist Church, a conservative, independent body of King James Bible believers located on the Northeast side of Houston, Texas. East River Baptist Church's (ERBC) mission as an assembly is threefold:- To Exalt the Saviour! Eph. 3:21- To Edify the Saints! Eph. 4:16- To Evangelize the Sinners! Lk 24:47 What ERBC believes about the Scriptures: “We believe that the scriptures of both Old and New Testament are verbally inspired of God, that they are the supreme and final authority for faith and practice, and are preserved in the Authorized Version (KJV 1611) of the Bible. 2 Timothy 3:16. Psalm 12:6-7." What ERBC believes about God: “We believe in one God, eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. That God is supreme in His person, absolute in His attributes, glorious in His perfection, and eternal in His being. 1 John 5:7." What ERBC believes about Jesus: “We believe in the Deity of Jesus Christ. His conception by the Holy Spirit, His virgin birth, His sinless life, His death on the cross to pay the penalty for our sins, His bodily resurrection, His exaltation at God's right hand, and His personal imminent, pre-millennial, and pre-tribulation return. Ephesians 1:7. ” What ERBC believes about man: “We believe that God created man in His image and likeness (a triune being: spirit, soul, and body) in a state of innocence's, but through temptation, he willingly transgressed, became dead in trespasses and sins. As a result, his posterity (all men) inherited a corrupt nature, are born in sin, and are under condemnation. Romans 5:12.” A message from ERBC to you:“If you are looking for a church in the Houston Texas area that preaches the Truth from God's Word, reach out to us at any time. We would love to hear from you at (281) 399-3030 or on our website https://eastriverbaptistchurch.com/ You may also write to us at:East River Baptist ChurchP.O. Box 983New Caney, TX 77357 Our video messages are also available for you at the following locations:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/eastriverbaptistchurchFacebook -https://www.facebook.com/erbctexas Be sure to Subscribe to our channel and/or Like and Follow ERBC on Facebook so that you will be notified the next time we are live.Have A Blessed Day,East River Baptist Church” The KJV Bible Preaching Churches Podcast is directly supported by Doss Metrics LLC | Ministry Services based out of Cleveland Texas. If you have any questions regarding this podcast, or the churches hosted on the podcast, please reach out to us directly at dossmetrics@gmail.com or write to us at: Doss Metrics | KJV Bible Preaching Churches Podcast1501 McBride Rd.Cleveland, TX 77328 God Bless#KJV #BaptistChurches #BiblePreaching #KJVPreaching #KingJamesBible #ChurchSermons #ChristianPodcasts #BibilicalTeaching #EastRiverBaptistChurch #RogerHoots
A No Answer Question | ഉത്തരമില്ലാത്ത ഒരു ചോദ്യം | Malayalam Bible Study On Philippians : Part - 21 | Br. Damien Antony | Morning Glory Podcast - 1629 | 11 Jun 2025
The Second Man | രണ്ടാം മനുഷ്യൻ | Malayalam Bible Study On Philippians : Part - 20 | Br. Damien Antony | Morning Glory Podcast - 1628 | 10 Jun 2025
The Two Disciples | രണ്ട് ശിഷ്യന്മാർ | Malayalam Bible Study On Philippians : Part - 19 | Br. Damien Antony | Morning Glory Podcast - 1627 | 09 Jun 2025
Big Question: What IS the Gospel?1. How do the Gospels define the gospel?Mark 1:1, 14–15; 8:29–30; 14:61–62; 15:26, 39; Isa 52:7; 2 Sam7:11–16; Pss 2; 72; Matt 24:14; Lk 3:1–18; 4:16–21, 43; 24:44–49; Jn 20:30–312. How does Acts define the gospel?Acts 5:42; 8:12, 35; 10:36–42; 13:22–39; 17:1–7, 18; 28:31 3. How do the Letters of Paul define the gospel?1 Cor 15:1–11, 20–28; Rom 1:1–4; 1 Cor 2:1–2; 2 Tim 2:8
Caring for the Needy 1 Timothy 5:3-16 Instructions to 1st century church in Ephesus: 1) Families should provide for family members in need – vv4,7-8,16. Contemporary application = _________________ 2) The church should provide for godly, older widows who have no family – v5,9-10. 3) The church should not commit to ongoing provision for: -younger widows – vv11-15 (v6) -widows with family – v16 Contemporary application = A church's benevolence ministry entails ______________________ __________________________________. -In what way has the plight of widows changed in our contemporary context compared to 1st century Ephesus? How does this affect our application of this text, if at all? -When and how should "honor" of parents involve material and practical help? -What does it look like to fix your hope on God? -Who in your life would fall under your "own household" and therefore be your responsibility? In what ways can you plan now for their future welfare and support? -How can the church help guard those in need in their vulnerability to life's pressures and temptations? -How does having too much time on your hands lead to various kinds of temptations? What remedies are available to idleness? -What criteria should a church employ when providing benevolence? How can benevolence be a vehicle for the Gospel? How can benevolence be harmful? For further study: Dt 10:18; 14:29; 24:17-21; Ps 68:5; Lk 2:36-38; Jn 19:26-27; Acts 6:1-6; 2 Cor 8:9; Eph 6:2-3; 1 Tim 4:6; 2 Tim 3:6; Jam 1:27.
Friends of the Rosary,The opening sentence of St. Luke's description of the Visitation is:And Mary, rising up in those days, went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Judah. [Lk. 1:39]We see the sudden urgency of love that sent Mary hurrying over the hills. She rose on that impulse when Christ was being formed in her. This impulse of pure kindness on an expecting woman was Christ's impulse.People would say a pregnant woman had a duty to herself and their unborn child before anything or anyone else.She greeted her cousin Elizabeth, and at the sound of her voice, John leapt for joy in his mother's womb — an infant leaping for joy knowing the hidden Christ.Even before He was born, Christ's presence gave life. It's Christ who is growing in us.Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play• June 7, 2025, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET
Don't Complain; Do Shine | പരാതിപ്പെടാതെ പ്രകാശിക്കുക | Malayalam Bible Study On Philippians : Part - 18 | Br. Damien Antony | Morning Glory Podcast - 1626 | 07 Jun 2025
How To Work Out Your Salvation | നിങ്ങളുടെ രക്ഷ എങ്ങനെ പ്രവർത്തിപ്പിക്കണം | Malayalam Bible Study On Philippians : Part - 17 | Br. Damien Antony | Morning Glory Podcast - 1625 | 06 Jun 2025
God Will Promote You In Due Time | ദൈവം തക്കസമയത്ത് നിങ്ങളെ ഉയർത്തും | Malayalam Bible Study On Philippians : Part - 16 | Br. Damien Antony | Morning Glory Podcast - 1624 | 05 Jun 2025
Geldliebende Pharisäer (Lk 16,14)
The Servant's Towel & The King's Throne | ദാസൻ്റെ തൂവാലയും രാജാവിൻ്റെ സിംഹാസനവും | Malayalam Bible Study On Philippians : Part - 15 | Br. Damien Antony | Morning Glory Podcast - 1623 | 04 Jun 2025
Vom klugen Verwalter – Teil 7 (Lk 16,11-13)
Luke Looks Back Chapter 4 Luke 3:19-4:13 The Preparation of the Messiah: his baptism Luke rather oddly records the imprisonment of John (3: 19, 20) before the baptism of Jesus by John. He does this because only Jesus is really important in the rest of the story. He continues his account of the preparation of Jesus for his ministry with first his baptism and then his temptation. 1) Ice breaker. What was the most memorable part of your baptism (if you were old enough to remember it) or confirmation? 2) Matthew tells us why Jesus was baptised (Matt 3: 15). Luke is only concerned with what happened when he was (v 21 - 23). Which major Christian teachings are important in what happened? Why is it important for us to hear about these before we hear about Jesus starting his ministry? Genealogies were important in those days to show who someone was. Why this one is considerably different from the one that Matthew gives is not clear. Both are carefully structured around (different) multiples of seven. Probably Luke is most interested in his last line: Jesus was the son of God. The main purpose of the three temptations is to teach us things about Jesus. Things like the order of the temptations, different in different Gospels, are not important. We will explore five emphases of the temptations in the following questions: 3) The temptations make clear the nature of Jesus' work as the Son of God. In which verses in this story is Jesus called the Son of God? What sort of Messiah will the people have been expecting from texts like: Gen 49: 10; Num 24: 17 - 19; 1 Sam 21: 11 (an example of how a Davidic king was supposed to be); Ps 2: 6 - 12; Is 11: 1,4,10 - 14; Dan 7: 13, 14, 27; Zec 9: 9 - 17? How do the temptations show that what they were getting was very different from what they expected? Which were fulfilled then and which are still to be fulfilled? 4) Share something of how your own understanding of Jesus has changed during your Christian life as you have learned more about him. 5) The temptations of Jesus are very like some of the great events of Israel's history. Read Ex 16: 2 -4; 17: 1 - 7; 32: 1 - 4; and 1 Cor 10: 1 - 7. Which story in Exodus is like each one of the 3 temptations? What is the fundamental difference between each pair of experiences? 6) The temptations demonstrate the antagonism of Satan to the Kingdom of God. In some churches Satan is never mentioned; some talk too much about him, blaming him for every thing that goes wrong even when it is a very human fault. How would you rate our emphasis on Satan: too much, too little or just right? How does it compare with the emphasis in Luke's story? 7) The temptations emphasise that Jesus' ministry is the fulfilment of scripture. Identify how they do this. This emphasis is particularly important in the end of Luke's Gospel at Lk 24: 32. What do you find the hardest part of reading and learning from scripture? What tips can you give other people to ease the problem? 8) The temptations show Jesus' followers a way to resist temptations. The basic ideas behind the three temptations are 1) using your faith for personal gain; 2) using it to make yourself look good before other people; 3) putting God to the test in practical ways. Look at each temptation and decide whether those are the right descriptions of them. If not, what is? In what ways, often trying to hide their real motives, do people sometimes try to put God to the test? Which of these temptations do you experience most? 9) The devil left Jesus 'until an opportune time' (v 13). When, or under what circumstance, does he get a good opportunity to go after us? What can we do to discourage him? Click or tap here to download as an audio mp3
Consider Others Better Than Yourself | മറ്റുള്ളവരെ നിങ്ങളെക്കാൾ ശ്രേഷ്ഠരായി എണ്ണുക | Malayalam Bible Study On Philippians : Part - 14 | Br. Damien Antony | Morning Glory Podcast - 1622 | 03 Jun 2025
Vom klugen Verwalter – Teil 6 (Lk 16,10-12)
The Value Of Unity | ഐക്യതയുടെ വില | Malayalam Bible Study On Philippians : Part - 13 | Br. Damien Antony | Morning Glory Podcast - 1621 | 02 Jun 2025
Ex 12:1-6, Lk 19:37-46, Jn 19:13-14, 28-31, Matt 12:38-40, 1 Cor 5:7-8
Vom klugen Verwalter – Teil 5 (Lk 16,9.10)
Ex 12:1-6, Lk 19:37-46, Jn 19:13-14, 28-31, Matt 12:38-40, 1 Cor 5:7-8
Fr. Anthony offers the homily on the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord. Readings at this Mass: Acts 1:1–11 | Eph 1:17–23 | Lk 24:46–53
Deut 7:9, Ps 145:20, 1 Cor 2:9, Rev 4:1-6, Rev 21:1-5, Heb 12:1, Rev 6:9-10, Lk 15:7-10
Deut 7:9, Ps 145:20, 1 Cor 2:9, Rev 4:1-6, Rev 21:1-5, Heb 12:1, Rev 6:9-10, Lk 15:7-10
Homily of Fr. Mike O'Conner from Mass on June 1, 2025 at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church in Bay St. Louis, MS. Referenced Readings: Acts 1:1-11 Eph 1:17-23 Lk 24:46-53 If you would like to donate to OLG and her livestream ministry, please go to https://olgchurch.net/give
Big Question: What IS the Gospel?1. How do the Gospels define the gospel?Mark 1:1, 14–15; 8:29–30; 14:61–62; 15:26, 39; Isa 52:7; 2 Sam7:11–16; Pss 2; 72; Matt 24:14; Lk 3:1–18; 4:16–21, 43; 24:44–49; Jn 20:30–31
Lk 6:39-40; Phil 2:12-13; Eph 4:11-16 • Chad Francis
Vom klugen Verwalter – Teil 4 (Lk 16,9.10)
Friends of the Rosary,Shortly after the Annunciation and before the birth of St. John the Baptist, we celebrate the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary to her cousin Elizabeth.This feast of medieval origin includes many key events: the cleansing of John the Baptist from original sin in the womb of his mother at the words of Our Lady's greeting; Elizabeth's proclaiming of Mary—under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit—as Mother of God and "blessed among women"; and Mary's singing of the sublime canticle of praise of the Magnificat, which has become a part of the daily official prayer of the Church.The Holy Virgin proclaimed prophetically that henceforth she would be venerated down through the centuries:"My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior. Because he that is mighty, hath done great things to me, and holy is His name." (Lk. 1:46).The Visitation is frequently depicted in art and was the central mystery of St. Francis de Sales' devotions.The Mass of today honors Mary, who in her womb bore the King of heaven and earth, the Creator of the world, the Son of the Eternal Father.Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New York• May 31, 2025, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ETEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play
Don't Be Afraid of Opposition | എതിർപ്പിനെ ഭയപ്പെടരുത് | Malayalam Bible Study On Philippians : Part - 12 | Br. Damien Antony | Morning Glory Podcast - 1620 | 31 May 2025
Msgr. Roger J. Landry St. Peter’s Basilica, Altar of the Tomb, Vatican Rome Experience Program for Seminarians Solemnity of the Ascension, Year C May 29, 2025 Acts 1:1-11, Ps 47, Eph 1:17-23, Lk 24:46-53 To listen to an audio recording of today’s homily, please click below: https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/catholicpreaching/5.29.25_Homily_St._Peters_Ascension_1.mp3 The following points were attempted in […] The post The Ascension, St. Peter and Future Priests, Solemnity of the Ascension, Altar of the Tomb, St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, May 29, 2025 appeared first on Catholic Preaching.
How To Choose Between Good & Good | നല്ലതു തമ്മിൽ എങ്ങനെ തിരഞ്ഞെടുക്കാം | Malayalam Bible Study On Philippians : Part - 11 | Br. Damien Antony | Morning Glory Podcast - 1619 | 30 May 2025
Friends of the Rosary,Today is the liturgical Solemnity of the Ascension, a feast that takes place on the fortieth day after Easter Sunday. Since it falls on a Thursday, in many countries and ecclesiastical provinces in the U.S., this Solemnity is transferred to the Seventh Sunday of Easter, which is June 1.The ecclesiastical provinces of Boston, Hartford, New York, Newark, Omaha, and Philadelphia celebrate the solemnity today.With his Ascension into heaven, the presence of the “historical Christ” comes to an end, and the presence of the Body of Christ, the Church, is inaugurated.Today is also the Optional Memorial of Pope St. Paul VI (1897-1978), who presided over the completion of the Second Vatican Council.In (Mt 28:16-20) we read, “The eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had ordered them. When they saw him, they worshiped, but they doubted. Then Jesus approached and said to them, “All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.” The Acts of the Apostles (1:11) indicates that Jesus “was taken up”. The disciples were “filled with joy” (see Lk. 24:52), as with Jesus now ascended, the gates of Heaven were open. The same destiny awaits us, since he is the first fruit (see 1 Cor. 15:20).Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play• May 29, 2025, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET
How Can Death Be A Gain? | മരണം എങ്ങനെ ഒരു നേട്ടമാകും? | Malayalam Bible Study On Philippians : Part - 10 | Br. Damien Antony | Morning Glory Podcast - 1618 | 29 May 2025
Is it something in the water? "Count time! On your feet!" When I worked at the federal prison, there was a particular officer with a funny voice, kind of like the drill sergeants at boot camp. It could penetrate cinder block walls, mainly because it had to. The best I can describe it is 50% drill sergeant, 35% smoker's throat, and 15% helium. When it was time for a "standing count," inmates were required to stand up for the count. It made it easier for the officer to obtain an accurate count, and more importantly, the officer was sure the prisoner 1) was still alive and well, and 2) really there; it wasn't just a lump of pillows under a blanket When I worked with this officer, he called out in that boot camp voice, "Count time! On your feet!" You couldn't not hear it. He said more colorful things than "Count time!" when inmates or staff caused him problems, but those are best not repeated. We are quickly approaching Shavuot, the end of "Count time! On your feet!" The harvest time between Pesach and Shavuot is extremely busy agriculturally, but it only get BUSIER between Shavuot and the fall feasts of ingathering. If we're struggling to stand, much less walk right now, we might need a fainting couch when the relentless summer heat hits. Yeshua told the following parable: "Other seed fell on rocky soil, and as soon as it grew up, it withered away, because it had no moisture. Other seed fell among the thorns; and the thorns grew up with it and choked it out. Other seed fell into the good soil, and grew up, and produced a crop a hundred times as great.”...“Now the parable is this: the seed is the word of God... Those on the rocky soil are those who, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no firm root; they believe for a while, and in time of temptation fall away. The seed which fell among the thorns, these are the ones who have heard, and as they go on their way they are choked with worries and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to maturity. But the seed in the good soil, these are the ones who have heard the word in an honest and good heart, and hold it fast, and bear fruit with perseverance." (Lk 8:7-15) The "fresh" Word does wonders in our lives. It makes for a fun Passover when we've renewed the joy of our salvation each year. A week or two into the count, though, the seed of the Word is in mortal danger. Seed is the promise of life, yet when the soil isn't prepared, protected, nurtured, and watered, the fruit that could have matured in that field dies in the early stages. As the omer count goes on, it's harder to stand and be counted. A temptation comes, perhaps a "stones-to-bread" twisting shortcut of what the Word actually means, or the consequences of throwing one's self off a height of risky behavior, hoping an angel will catch us, or even a brush with idolatry: greed, rebellion, sexual immorality, etc. Others will be choked by worries, busy-ness thorns that choke off the nourishment times of studying the Word needed to put down deep roots and to choke out the thorns instead. But the Lord answered and said to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and bothered about so many things; but only one thing is necessary, for Mary has chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her.” (Lk 10:41-42) Our busy days will be weighed in the balances of the Kingdom when we enter, and imagine how much of it will be taken away as we cross the threshhold to the Garden. And imagine what will not be taken away. Any time invested in the Word of the Father will remain, and in that Kingdom, it will continue to bear eternal fruit, especially if we've grown and pulled that fruit from the bitter waters of a test. There's something in the water during count time. What is it? While walking through, under, on, and between water of the Reed Sea might feel miraculous and spectacul...