Luke 24

Luke 24:

In this reading people were doubting Jesus. We need to remember that God is always with us even when we cannot see him. He may not be physically present but he is always there. When we are struggling we need to remember that things will get better. Life has all sorts of ups and downs so we need to try to start positive even in hard situations. We can always lean on God for support in our times of need because he will always be there. 

I am thankful for the school year almost being over.

Intention: people in a time of need 

Luke 19-21

Luke 20: 20-26

In this reading the scribes and Pharisees tried to trick Jesus by asking if they should pay takes or not. In response Jesus says the famous line "Give to Caesar what is Caesars and give to God what it's Gods." They are so amazed and impressed with his answers that they are speechless. We can use this lesson in our daily lives by dedicating what God asks of us to him. We can do this by going to church on Sunday and praying daily or as often as we can to him. We have to remember what is really important is God and not let material goods get in the way of our relationship with him.

I am thankful for second chances.

Prayer intention: people who want to be forgiven.

Luke 9-11

Luke 9: 37-43

Jesus healed a boy with an unclean spirit. He purged evil from his soul and forgave him for his sins. The boy's parents asked Jesus to heal his child. Jesus was able to perform an exorcism on the boy even though his disciples could not do it. In our daily lives we can use this to help ourselves by comparing ourselves to the boy. We can exorcise our own demons by knowing our faults and trying to be better people, 

I am thankful for good food, friends, and family. 

Intention: people suffering from natural disasters.

Luke 4:14-6:49

Luke 4: 38-44

Jesus heals Mary and many other people and loved ones. Each time he would lay his hands on them and heal them. Sometimes demons would come out and shout "YOU ARE THE SON OF GOD!" But he would rebuke them because they knew this. At this time he was still trying to keep the messianic secret and didn't want to reveal his identity. The people did not want him to leave, but he did because it was is duty to spread the word of God, so he preached all around Judea. In our lives we must be like Jesus. Even though we can't exorcise spirits we can still do good.

I am thankful for the many adults who try to make the world a better place by working with kids.

Prayer intention: Everyone preparing for the end of the school year.

Mark 13-16

Selected Lectio reading:
Mark 14: 12-16

In this reading Jesus is preparing for Passover. He is getting ready for the dinner. He is ready for crucifixion and death. He is ready for resurrection. He is getting ready to forgive us for our sins. Jesus died for our sins.

I am thankful for short weeks.

Intention: Anyone who has no place to go.

Mark 9-12

Selected Lectio reading:
Mark 9: 2-8

In this reading Jesus brings his disciples to a mountain so they could pray. He transfigured his cloths and they became very white and pure. This is a part representation of Jesus bring the Messiah. He is showing that he is with God and God is with him. He did this to help his disciples to grow in their faith. This also connects to the Old Testament when Moses went to the mountain with the elders. Both Moses and Jesus become radiant looking.

I am thankful for diversity day at school.

Intention: Everyone who is hungry

Mark: 5-8

Selected Lectio reading:
Mark 5: 6-14

This reading shows one of Jesus's many miracles. In this miracle he exercised a demon from a man. Jesus preformes many miracles. Some of them involve nature, raising people from the dead, curing the sick, and banishing demons like in this reading. Jesus sometimes asked for people to spread the word but sometimes he didn't.

I am thankful for delayed starts at school

Intention: Everyone who is stressed out.