Archives of verses of the period Bible Verses and reflections for Ordinary Time period.
Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.
Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.
My son, pay attention to what I say; turn your ear to my words. Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart.
“Even now,” declares the Lord, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning.”
From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.”
The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes.
My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.
Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.
Repent at my rebuke! Then I will pour out my thoughts to you, I will make known to you my teachings.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.