Readings for October 1, 2017 Ezekiel 18:25-28 Psalm 25 Philippians 2:1-11 Matthew 21:28-32 http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/ “It’s not fair!” as exasperated children and myself often exclaim. The prophet Ezekiel… Read more “Give it Up for God”
Month: September 2017
A Psalm of Praise based on Psalm 100
I shout joyfully to the LORD. I serve the LORD with gladness. I come before Him with joyful song. I know that the LORD is my God, He made… Read more “A Psalm of Praise based on Psalm 100”
Answering the Call
Readings for September 24, 2017 Isaiah 55:6-9 Psalm 145 Philippians 1:20-24, 27 Matthew 20:1-16 http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/ Several years ago, my brother called me at work mid-morning shortly before… Read more “Answering the Call”
Prayer for Spiritual Wisdom and Knowledge based on Colossians 1:9-14
May I be filled with the knowledge of Your will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding in order to walk in a manner worthy of You, Lord.… Read more “Prayer for Spiritual Wisdom and Knowledge based on Colossians 1:9-14”
The Perfection of Forgiveness
Readings for September 17, 2017 Sirach* 27:30-28:7 Psalm 103 Romans 14:7-9 Matthew 18:21-35 *The Book of Sirach is part of the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Deuterocanonical (“second… Read more “The Perfection of Forgiveness”
Better Together
Readings for September 10, 2017 http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/ Ezekiel 33:7-9 Psalm 95 Romans 13:8-10 Matthew 18:15-20 If I consider what might be the best times of my life, of… Read more “Better Together”
A Prayer for Faith Based on Hebrews 11:1, 3, 6
Lord grant me the gift of faith, the assurance of things I hope for and the conviction of things I do not see. In faith, may I… Read more “A Prayer for Faith Based on Hebrews 11:1, 3, 6”
God’s Work Is Hard Work
Readings for Sunday, September 3 Jeremiah 20:7-9 Psalm 63 Romans 12:1-2 Matthew 16:21-27 I am, at times, guilty of hanging onto a theology of happiness. I must… Read more “God’s Work Is Hard Work”
Reflections from the Pew 