Tag: Proverbs
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Readings: Trinity 23
Render to God the things of God When confronted with the civic duty of paying taxes, our Lord Jesus, Wisdom incarnate, walked “in the way of righteousness, in the paths […]
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Readings: Trinity 17
Whoever Humbles Himself Will Be Exalted “Do not put yourself forward in the king’s presence” (Prov. 25:6–14). Rather, take the lowest position at the table. Humble yourself before Him. For […]
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Readings: Trinity 14
The Cry of Faith: Lord, Have Mercy The ten lepers cried out from a distance, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” (Luke 17:11–19). Their condition cut them off from God […]
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Readings: Proper 17C
Old Testament: Proverbs 25:2-10 2 It is the glory of God to conceal things, but the glory of kings is to search things out. 3 As the heavens for height, […]
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Readings: Proper 15B
Old Testament: Proverbs 9:1-10 1 Wisdom has built her house; she has hewn her seven pillars. 2 She has slaughtered her beasts; she has mixed her wine; she has also […]
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Readings: St. Mary Magdalene (July 22)
St. Mary Magdalene “An excellent wife who can find?” (Prov. 31:10). The Lord’s love does not search out what is lovely. Instead, His love seeks out sinners and dies for […]
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Readings: Trinity 2
The Gospel Call Goes Out to All Wisdom has issued an invitation to the divine feast: “Come, eat of my bread and drink of the wine I have mixed. Leave […]
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Readings: Trinity C
Trinity Sunday is the first Sunday after Pentecost. It is the time the Church sets aside to fully and blatantly worship God as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. It is […]