Readings for September 1, 2019 Sirach 3:17-18, 20, 28-29 Psalm 68 Hebrews 12:18-19, 22-24 Luke 14:1, 7-14 http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/ The message in this week’s readings is clear: Be… Read more “Desire humility”
Month: August 2019
Whom do I serve?
There are times (I must admit) I serve the god of my career There are others (I’m ashamed to say) I serve the god of my possessions… Read more “Whom do I serve?”
Prayer of Courage in the presence of the Lord based on Joshua 1:8-9
I will meditate day and night on Your Law, careful to keep its precepts. And I will be strong and of good courage, O Lord my God.… Read more “Prayer of Courage in the presence of the Lord based on Joshua 1:8-9”
Striving for heaven
Readings for August 25, 2019 Isaiah 12:5-7, 18-21 Psalm 117 Hebrews 12:5-7 Luke 13:22-30 http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/ I cannot assume that I will take my place in heaven. Nor… Read more “Striving for heaven”
A Sonnet for Love of God
When to my knees in sweet silent thought I gather up forgiveness for the past, I sigh the slur of many sins I wrought, And sadly sorrow… Read more “A Sonnet for Love of God”
Prayer of Praise for the majesty of God based on Deuteronomy 33:26-29
There is none like you, my God. You ride through the heavens at my call for help. Under Your everlasting arms is my dwelling place. Happy am… Read more “Prayer of Praise for the majesty of God based on Deuteronomy 33:26-29”
No peace to be found in a world on fire
Readings for August 18, 2019 Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10 Psalm 40 Hebrews 12:1-4 Luke 12:49-53 http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/ Jeremiah was physically stuck in the mud. In Israel, there were those… Read more “No peace to be found in a world on fire”
Number 8, a Hymn of Glory
Can any Brahms piano concerto match the beauty Can any romantic Schumann composition match the love Of He who composes all things The lilt of Beethoven’s sonata… Read more “Number 8, a Hymn of Glory”
Prayer of Thanks for the Goodness of the Lord based on Nahum 1:3-7
You, my Lord, are slow to anger and mighty in all Your ways. I offer my thanks to You. The Lord is good, a stronghold in troubled… Read more “Prayer of Thanks for the Goodness of the Lord based on Nahum 1:3-7”
How to win the Jackpot
Readings for August 11, 2019 Wisdom 18:6-9 Psalm 33 Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19 Luke 12:32-48 http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/ I will admit that I have some fear when it comes to… Read more “How to win the Jackpot”
Reflections from the Pew 