Magnificat in 100 Syllables

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And Mary said:    “My soul glorifies the Lord 47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,48 for he has been mindful   of the humble state of his servant.From now on all generations will call me blessed, 49 for the Mighty One has done great things for me—   holy is his name.50 His mercy extends to those who fear him,   from generation to generation.51 He has performed mighty deeds with … Read More

1 to 10 Words A Line on Luke 1:45

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At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, 40 where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. 41 When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. 42 In a loud voice she exclaimed: “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will bear! 43 But … Read More

Walking Home

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The beginning of the good news about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God, 2 as it is written in Isaiah the prophet:    “I will send my messenger ahead of you,   who will prepare your way”—3 “a voice of one calling in the wilderness,‘Prepare the way for the Lord,   make straight paths for him.’”  –Mark 1:1-3 As I mentioned in a post about 10 days ago, … Read More

Grace and Truth

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The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.  15 (John testified concerning him. He cried out, saying, “This is the one I spoke about when I said, ‘He who comes after me has surpassed me because … Read More

The Power of the Word

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In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind.  –John 1:1-4These simple, short words about the Word capture so much … Read More

Born in a Small Town

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“But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah,   though you are small among the clans of Judah,out of you will come for me   one who will be ruler over Israel,whose origins are from of old,   from ancient times.”  3 Therefore Israel will be abandoned   until the time when she who is in labor bears a son,and the rest of his brothers return   to join the Israelites.  4 He will stand and shepherd … Read More