Everyone has to choose
But some seed fell on rich soil, and produced fruit (Mt 13, 8)
Putting God before ourselves
For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother. (Matthew 12, 50)
Material demands
An evil and adulterous generation seeks for a sign. (Matthew 12: 39)
Genuine rest, not raucous living
Come away by yourselves to a desolate place and rest a while. (Mark 6: 31)
Not by force, but by love
Jesus, aware of this, withdrew from there. (Matthew 12, 15)
The reward of Jesus’ disciples
Your disciples are doing what is not lawful to do on the Sabbath. (Matthew 12: 2)
Why do we complain about the Cross?
For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. (Matthew 11: 30)
Abandon your own thoughts and concerns
You have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to little children. (Matthew 11: 25)
Better to struggle now
You will be brought down to Hades. (Matthew 11: 23)
No middle way
Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. (Matthew 10: 34)
Providence will provide
Wear sandals and not put on two tunics. (Mark 6: 9)
Do not become discouraged
Fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell. (Matthew 10, 28)
