Prayer: A Call to Seek God’s Forgiveness
“And when they could not get near him because of the crowd, they removed the roof above him; and when they had made an opening, they let down the pallet on which the paralytic lay.…
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The Power of the Sacraments
“Then Samuel took a vial of oil and poured it on his head, and kissed him and said, ‘Has not the Lord anointed you to be prince over his people Israel? And you shall reign…
Trust and Obey God; Do Not Bow to Human Pressure
“Why then did you not obey the voice of the Lord? Why did you swoop on the spoil, and do what was evil in the sight of the Lord?’ And Saul said to Samuel, ‘I…
Man Looks at Appearance, God Looks at the Heart
“Jesse made seven of his sons pass before Samuel. And Samuel said to Jesse, ‘The LORD has not chosen these.’ And Samuel said to Jesse, ‘Are all your sons here?’ And he said, ‘There remains…
Prayer: An Opportunity to Listen to God
“And the Lord called Samuel again the third time. And he arose and went to Eli, and said, ‘Here I am, for you called me.’ Then Eli perceived that the Lord was calling the boy.…
Prayer: A Covenant Agreement with God
“She was deeply distressed and prayed to the Lord, and wept bitterly. And she vowed a vow and said, ‘O Lord of hosts, if thou wilt indeed look on the affliction of thy maidservant, and…
Prayer: The Only Antidote for Tears
“And her rival used to provoke her sorely, to irritate her, because the Lord had closed her womb. So it went on year by year; as often as she went up to the house of…