I resolve steadfastly to avoid selfish ambition and conceit. I resolve humbly to regard others as more important than myself. I resolve intently to look more to… Read more “New Year’s Resolutions Prayer based on Philippians 2:3-11”
Month: December 2018
Faith and Family
Readings for December 30, 2018 Feast of the Holy Family Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 or 1 Samuel 1:20-22, 24-28 Psalm 128 or Psalm 84 Colossians 3:12-21 or 1… Read more “Faith and Family”
Infant King
Should it not be I who is humbled before You? Should it not be I born in poverty awaiting Your Kingdom? Should it not be I who… Read more “Infant King”
The Lord has appeared! Based on Titus 2:11-14
Lord God, You have appeared! In Your goodness, I have waited in the blessed hope for the appearance of the glory You made manifest in my Savior… Read more “The Lord has appeared! Based on Titus 2:11-14”
An Awe-Inspiring Birth
The topography of Palestine at the time of Jesus’ birth suggests that the “stable” in which Jesus was born was really more of a cave, one used… Read more “An Awe-Inspiring Birth”
Holiday Eve
Twas the Day before holiday And all through the town People were scurrying With many a frown It seems on this day The anticipation of birth Has… Read more “Holiday Eve”
The voice
Readings for December 9, 2018 Second week of Advent Baruch 5:1-9 Psalm 126 Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11 Luke 3:1-6 http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/ John the Baptist is a favorite Biblical character… Read more “The voice”
Metanoia
So many doubts Not of You But within me Unworthy and unlovable Why do You? Love what’s unreturned Why did You? Accept the suffering Demonstrating Your love… Read more “Metanoia”
Reflections from the Pew 