Category: Contemplations

“Freely you have received, freely give.” Matthew 10:8 . “And because spiritual gifts are defiled if connected with rewards, Jesus adds a condemnation of greed: “Freely you have received, freely give.” I, your Lord and Master, have given this to you without cost, and you should give, lest the grace of the gospel be corrupted.” …

“he took Him up in his arms and blessed God and said: “Lord, now You are letting Your servant depart in peace, According to Your word; For my eyes have seen Your salvation Which You have prepared before the face of all peoples, A light to bring revelation to the Gentiles, And the glory of …

“The thief does not come except to steal and to kill and to destroy. I have come that they may have life,And that they may have it more abundantly”. John 10:10 . “The Shepherd has come to His flock in this world in order to redeem, sanctify, and glorify them. He does so to restore …

Do not labor for the food which perishes, but for the food which endures to everlasting life, which the Son of Man will give you, because God the Father has set His seal on Him.” John 6:27 . Saint Cyril of Alexandria teaches us that “In effect, Jesus is saying ‘I am the bread of …