Posts Tagged: bible study

justleros: more than nonsense / más que disparates

Let it shine A resource for Sunday’s liturgy based on Matthew 5:13-20 by Magdalena I. García “In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:16 The light of your LOVE that embraces all peoples and cultures… Read more »

justleros: more than nonsense / más que disparates

Beatitudes for today A resource for Sunday’s liturgy based on Matthew 5:1-12 by Magdalena I. García “Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.” —Matthew 5:7 Happy are those who abandon the politics of division and fanaticism, and instead promote policies of unity and tolerance. Happy are those who reject promises of grandeur and… Read more »

justleros: more than nonsense / más que disparates

Entanglements A resource for Sunday’s liturgy based on Matthew 4:12-23 by Magdalena I. García And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fish for people.”  Immediately they left their nets and followed him. – Matthew 4:19-20 You call us to follow you, but we want to be the center of attention…. Read more »

justleros: more than nonsense / más que disparates

Come and see… A resource for Sunday’s liturgy based on John 1:29-42 by Magdalena I. García When Jesus turned and saw them following, he said to them, “What are you looking for?” They said to him, “Rabbi” (which translated means Teacher), “where are you staying?” He said to them, “Come and see.” – John 1:38-39a It’s… Read more »

justleros: more than nonsense / más que disparates

Remember the water A resource for Sunday’s liturgy based on Acts 10:34-43 by Magdalena I. García “God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power; how he went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.” Acts 10:38 Water… separated to make life… Read more »

justleros: more than nonsense / más que disparates

Angelic messages A resource for Sunday’s liturgy based on Matthew 2:13-23 by Magdalena I. García   “Get up, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you; for Herod is about to search for the child, to destroy him.” – Matthew 2:13b “Get up and flee…” Joseph… Read more »

justleros: more than nonsense / más que disparates

O come, dear Refuge of all humankind Three contemporary stanzas for a traditional Advent and Christmas hymn by Magdalena I. García O come dear Refuge of All Humankind, befriend the homeless, shelter everyone; our church doors come and swing open wide, give sanctuary to those left outside. (Refrain) Rejoice, rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee,… Read more »

justleros: more than nonsense / más que disparates

Pondering Joseph’s story A resource for Sunday’s liturgy based on Matthew 1:18-25 by Magdalena I. García Nativity from Ecuador, carved on balsa wood, sitting on a weaving from the same country. Natividad del Ecuador, tallada en madera de balsa, colocada sobre un tejido del mismo país. When Joseph awoke from sleep, he did as the… Read more »

justleros: more than nonsense / más que disparates

Pregnant people A resource for Sunday’s liturgy based on Luke 1:39-56 by Magdalena I. García And [Elizabeth] exclaimed with a loud cry, ‘Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.’ – Luke 1:42 (NRSV) wanted: people devoid of lies and pregnant with sincerity; people devoid of falsehood and pregnant with… Read more »

justleros: more than nonsense / más que disparates

Hindering or preparing? A resource for Sunday’s liturgy based on Matthew 3:1-12 by Magdalena I. García One of my drawings during the “Chalk the Walk for Peace” event sponsored by Friendship Presbyterian Church, in Chicago, last September. Uno de mis dibujos durante el evento “Entiza el Camino por la Paz”, patrocinado por la Iglesia Presbiteriana… Read more »