Nicodemus, a leader of the Jews….came to Jesus by night. — John 3:1-2. Nicodemus is a unique figure in the Gospel. First he comes to Jesus under the cover of darkness to question him. Next, he is urging his colleagues to give Jesus a trial in accordance with the law, and finally Nicodemus helps Joseph…
Angels Into Devils, Men Into Angels
“It was pride that changed angels into devils; it is humility that makes men as angels.” ― Saint Augustine Another great dividend we may expect from confiding our defects to another human being is humility — a word often misunderstood. . . . it amounts to a clear recognition of what and who we really are,…
There Was A Wedding and Boy, What a Wedding It Turned out To Be
On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee and the mother of Jesus was there. — John 2:1 Most of my readers are familiar with what is described as Jesus’s first miracle where he turned water into wine at his mother’s insistence. Have you ever wondered why this miracle comes first?…
Dance In The Rain
Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning to dance in the rain. — Anon. Actually the above has nothing to do about today’s meditation, I just came across it and liked it. Suzy would say, I first have to learn to dance — period. She’s right as always. John answered…
Faithful In A Very Little
First a nugget I found after writing yesterday’s Post: “Gratitude is the heart’s memory.” — French Proverb Whoever is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much. — Luke 16:10 Sometimes we feel chained to the “little things” in life — chores and duties that don’t seem that important. A long time ago and far…