Perikopa amin’ny teny anglisy
The message: « God is love » 1 Jn 4:16, and because He is love, He wants all men to be saved. His word says: « As I live, says the Lord God, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from their ways and live » Ezek 33:11a. This means repentance, … [Read more…]
The message: There are many things people put their trust in to protect their lives or save them overcome hardships: money, wealth, connections, guarantees provided by life insurance companies. Others may trust in knowledge, understanding or everything that they have their heart set on; self-confidence is very dear to them, which makes them think they … [Read more…]
The message: God especially shows His love by taking care of His people, all those who accept Him as their Lord and Savior and do His work (Jn 14:12a). They are so precious to Him that He really protects them, as it is written: « Whoever touches you touches the apple of his eye » Zech 2:8b … [Read more…]
The message: The Messiah, The Lord’s Prophet, refers primarily to Jesus Christ, the Word of God incarnate, who revealed Himself to us and dwelt among us. He was appointed and sent by God to bring and proclaim His message of salvation to the world, as the Gospel declares: « For God so loved the world that … [Read more…]
The message: The Year of the Lord’s favor is the year of deliverance of His people. Historically, the year of favor is given by God in response to the years of affliction that He inflicted on the children of Israel when they were taken captive by the Assyrians, and they lamented to God (2 Kings 18:11). … [Read more…]
The message: The « Epiphany – God’s appearing to the human, » announces the revelation of Jesus Christ the Son of God to us human beings. « Epiphany » (Gr.) means « a manifestation or an appearance to our sight of what has always been hidden ». In the Scripture, it specifically refers to the manifestation of Christ, the Anointed One … [Read more…]
The message: The Messiah has truly come to bring salvation to the world. It is a unique event, which marks the new year of God, namely the Lord’s entering into our human lives to bring us back and to reconcile us to God, our Creator and Carer, and to deliver us from the bondage of … [Read more…]
The message: The purpose of the Messiah’s arrival is to bring deliverance for humankind who live under the grip of death because of sin. So, the angel said of Him: « You are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins » Mt 1:21. It is a work of God, based on … [Read more…]
The message: The coming of God’s Messiah we are waiting for this Advent is for Him to gather His people, and His purpose is that He may dwell in the midst of His people. This is His fulfillment of His promise for which He made a covenant with His people, saying, « I will be their … [Read more…]
The message: The phrase « God visits His people » points primarily at Jesus Christ, the Word of God made flesh who dwelt and lived among us, in order to bring us salvation. It is the fulfillment of God’s long-held promise of the coming of the Messiah, according to Jesus’ reading of the words about the Servant … [Read more…]