Readings for September 30, 2018 Numbers 11:25-29 Psalm 19 James 5:1-6 Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48 http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/ U.S. Collegiate sports, particularly at universities with successful sports teams, rely… Read more “One of Us”
Month: September 2018
Mid-Autumn
I am similarly called To reflect the Light Radiance of another source At times I wane But brightness shines most When I am filled Father Son and… Read more “Mid-Autumn”
Prayer to be in Communion with My God based on Jeremiah 31:33
My Lord God, may I read the words You have written on my heart. May I always know that You are my God and I belong to… Read more “Prayer to be in Communion with My God based on Jeremiah 31:33”
Life in Full Technicolor
Readings for September 23, 2018 Wisdom 2:12, 17-20 Psalm 54 James 3:16-4:3 Mark 9:30-37 http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/ The 1939 MGM production of the Wizard of Oz was widely acclaimed… Read more “Life in Full Technicolor”
September morning
It’s early (I like that) Cool crisp and quiet (I like that too) Foggy mist across the grassy expanse (I really like that) Yes I’m tired But… Read more “September morning”
Prayer for My Enemies based on Matthew 5:44-45
Lord Jesus, you gained your kingship through a humble birth—a child with a manger for a throne, a stable for a castle. You came to gather, not… Read more “Prayer for My Enemies based on Matthew 5:44-45”
Love is a verb
Readings for September 16, 2018 Isaiah 50:5-9 Psalm 116 James 2:14-18 Mark 8:27-35 http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/ Some of my Catholic brothers and sisters have complained that the Protestant faith… Read more “Love is a verb”
Deep Divinity
What must it take For God to feel sad? a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows… Read more “Deep Divinity”
Prayer of Thanksgiving to God for the Gift of Understanding based on Matthew 11:25-27
My Lord God, You have shown me, a little one, that which is hidden from the wise and learned. By Your will, You have revealed Yourself to… Read more “Prayer of Thanksgiving to God for the Gift of Understanding based on Matthew 11:25-27”
“Ephphatha!”
Readings for September 9, 2018 Isaiah 35:4-7 Psalm 146 James 2:1-5 Mark 7:31-37 http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/ When Moses said to God, “those folks over there will never believe this.… Read more ““Ephphatha!””
Reflections from the Pew 