Discerning Hearts

"I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance"



an excerpt from today's reflection by Don Schwager:

When the Pharisees challenged Jesus unorthodox behavior in eating with public sinners, Jesus' defence was quite simple. A doctor(http://www.discerninghearts.com/blog/wp-content/upl...

"Whoever loses his life for my sake will save it"

an excerpt from today's reflection by Don Schwager:

Do you know the healing, transforming power of the cross? When Jesus predicted his passion his disciples were dismayed. (http://www.discerninghearts.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/tissot-Jesus...

"The favor of God was upon him"



an excerpt from today's reflection by Don Schwager:

Simeon blessed Mary and Joseph and he prophesied to Mary about the destiny of this child and the suffering she would undergo for his sake. There is a certain paradox for those blessed by the Lord.  Mary was give...

"All who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem"



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an excerpt from today's reflection by Don Schwager:

What do you hope for? The hope which God places in our heart is the desire for the kingdom of heaven...

"This child is set for the fall and rising of many"



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an excerpt from today's reflection by Don Schwager:...

Nothing is Impossible with God



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The Holy Spirit gave Zechariah a vision for his own son as a prophet and forerunner who would prepare the way for the Messiah. Every dev...

"What then will this child be?" For the hand of the Lord was with him



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"Joyful Anticipation of the Messiah"



an excerpt from today's reflection by Don Schwager:

(http://www.discerninghearts.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/4-candles1.jpg)The Gospel of Luke reveals the presence and power of the Holy Spirit in Mary's life. When Elizabeth and Mary greeted one another...

"Joyful Anticipation of the Messiah"



an excerpt from today's reflection by Don Schwager:

What is the significance of Mary's visit to her cousin Elizabeth before the birth of Jesus?(http://www.discerninghearts.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/4-candles1.jpg) When Elizabeth greeted Mary and recog...

"For with God nothing will be impossible"



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How does Mary respond to the word of God delivered by the angel Gabriel? She knows she is hearing something beyond human cap...