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bible blog1317
This blog offers a meditation on the Common Lectionary daily readings along with a headline from world news: FOOD BANKS PROVE POVERTY SAY ENGLISH CLERGY J.B. Phillips New Testament (PHILLIPS) The Passover-supper prepared 12 On the first day of unleavened bread, the day when the Passover was sacrificed, Jesus’ disciples said, “Where do you want […]
bible blog 1316
This blog offers a meditation on the Common Lectionary daily readings along with a headline from world news: “THE WORST FIRE EVER IN VALPARAISO” Mark 12:1-11 J.B. Phillips New Testament (PHILLIPS) Jesus tells a story, with a pointed application 12 1a Then he began to talk to them in parables. 1b-11 “A man once planted […]
bible blog 1315
This blog offers a meditation on the Common Lectionary daily readings along with a headline from world news MORE THAN 27 MILLION CHILDREN BELOW POVERTY LINE IN EUROPE THIS YEAR Mark 11:27-33 J.B. Phillips New Testament (PHILLIPS) Jesus’ authority is directly challenged 27-28 So they came once more to Jerusalem, and while Jesus was walking […]
bible blog 1314
This blog offers a meditation on the Common Lectionary daily readings along with a headline from world news: GLAXOSMITHKLINE PAID DOCTORS TO PRESCRIBE DRUG -ALLEGATION Mark 11:12-26 J.B. Phillips New Testament (PHILLIPS) 12-14 On the following day, when they had left Bethany, Jesus felt hungry. He noticed a fig-tree in the distance covered with leaves, […]
Bible Blog 1312
This blog offers a meditation on the Common Lectionary daily readings along with a headline from world news JUDGEMENT DAY FOR BERLUSCONI, THE FALL AFTER THE PRIDE Mark 10:32-45 J.B. Phillips New Testament (PHILLIPS) The last journey to Jerusalem begins 32 They were now on their way up to Jerusalem and Jesus walked on ahead. The […]
bible blog 1311
This blog offers a meditation on te Common Lectionary daily readings along with a headline from world news: UK MINISTER RESIGNS FOR CLAIMING EXCESSIVE EXPENSES 2 Corinthians 2:14-3:6 Complete Jewish Bible (CJB) 14 But thanks be to God, who in the Messiah constantly leads us in a triumphal procession and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance […]
bible blog 1310
This blog offers a meditation on the Common Lectionary daily readings along with a headline from world news: INDIAN WOMEN PROTESTING RAPES AND VIOLATIONS 1 Corinthians 14:20-40 J.B. Phillips New Testament (PHILLIPS) You must use your minds in this matter of tongues 20-21 My brothers, don’t be like excitable children but use your intelligence! By all […]
bible blog 1309
This blog offers a meditation on the Common Lectionary daily readings along witb a headline from world news: AUTHOR PETER MATTHIESSEN DIES AT 86 1 Corinthians 14:1-19 (J.B. Phillips New Testament Tongues are not the greatest gift 14 1a Follow, then, the way of love, while you set your heart on the gifts of the Spirit. 1b-4 The […]
bible blog 1308
This blog offers a meditation on the Common Lectionary daily readings along with a headline from world news: 6 MILLION GYPSIES LIVE ON THE MARGINS OF EUROPE Paul’s First Letter to the Church in Corinth Chapter 13 If I speak in all human and angelic languages, but have no love, I am merely a […]