#SV – Stars Forever

In those days, I Daniel,     heard this word of the Lord:“At that time there shall arise    Michael, the great prince,    guardian of your people;it shall be a time unsurpassed in distress    since nations began until that time.At that time your people shall escape,    everyone who is found written in the book. “Many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake;    some shall live forever,    others shall be an everlasting horror and disgrace. “But the wise shall shine brightly    like the splendor of the firmament,and those who lead the many to justice    shall be like the stars … Continue reading #SV – Stars Forever

#SV – Beware…Long Robes!

In the course of his teaching Jesus said to the crowds,“Beware of the scribes, who like to go around in long robesand accept greetings in the marketplaces,seats of honor in synagogues, and places of honor at banquets.They devour the houses of widows and, as a pretextrecite lengthy prayers. They will receive a very severe condemnation.” He sat down opposite the treasuryand observed how the crowd put money into the treasury. Many rich people put in large sums.A poor widow also came and put in two small coins worth a few cents. Calling his disciples to himself, he said to them,“Amen, I say to you, … Continue reading #SV – Beware…Long Robes!