
17th Sunday of Ordinary Time
When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown.

When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown.

Come quickly, Lord, and answer me, for my depression deepens. Do not turn away from me, or I will die. Let me hear of your unfailing love each morning, for I am trusting you. Show me where to walk, for I give myself to you.

Those who control their tongue will have a long life. Opening your mouth can ruin everything. Proverbs 13:3.

Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen. It gives us assurance about things we cannot see. Hebrews 11:1.

“And now, in my old age, do not set me aside. Do not abandon me when my strength is failing.” Psalm 71.9.

“Everyone is to examine himself, and, only then eat from the bread, and drink from the cup, because a person who eats and drinks without recognising the body is eating and drinking his own condemnation.” 1 Cor 11:28-29.

As a sacrifice, the Eucharist is also offered in reparation for the sins of the living and the dead, and to obtain spiritual or temporal benefits from God. (CCC 1414.)

Abraham named the place Yahweh-Yireh (which means “The Lord will provide”). To this day, people still use that name as a proverb. “On the mountain of the Lord, it will be provided.” Genesis 22:14.

“And everyone present was filled with the Holy Spirit.” Acts 2:4.

Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you. Deuteronomy 31.8.

For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so my ways are greater than your ways and my thoughts bigger than your thought. Isaiah 55:9.

Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me. In my father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you I will go to prepare a place for you?
Church of the Holy Name of Mary is a Roman Catholic Church situated at Permatang Tinggi. Our mission is to share the Good News of the Kingdom of God to everyone.