When the wheat dies When the flower withers When the cone falls New seeds released New buds grow New life begins Like the seed I am of… Read more “New Growth”
Month: April 2020
Prayer of rejoicing through suffering for Christ based on 1 Peter 1:6-7
In faith and hope I rejoice in You O God my Father. While I may suffer various trials for a short time in faith–a gift more precious… Read more “Prayer of rejoicing through suffering for Christ based on 1 Peter 1:6-7”
Recognizing Jesus
Readings for April 26, 2020 Acts 2:14, 22-33 Psalm 16:1-2, 5, 7-11 1 Peter 1:17-21 Luke 24:13-35 http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/ We have little knowledge of Cleopas and his companion.… Read more “Recognizing Jesus”
To follow, believe, love
Convict me with your gaze Though I profess To follow To believe To love When my eyes return to yours Removing the clouds from my heart I… Read more “To follow, believe, love”
Prayer for insight and sanctification based on Philippians 1:9-10
Lord, this is my prayer: May my love overflow with increased knowledge and insight to Your Word. May I understand what is Your will for me so… Read more “Prayer for insight and sanctification based on Philippians 1:9-10”
Divine Mercy Sunday prayers
Jesus, I trust in you.
Unlocking my heart
Jesus, I trust in you
No earthly power
Wrapped for burial Dead in a cave The entrance blocked The stone sealed and guarded No earthly power shall hold Huddled in the upper room Scared and… Read more “No earthly power”
Prayer for grace to follow Christ’s example based on John 13:15
My Lord, you have given me a model to follow, so that as you have done for me, I must do for others. Grant me the grace… Read more “Prayer for grace to follow Christ’s example based on John 13:15”
The Resurrection of our Lord
“This man God raised on the third day and granted that he be visible … to us, the witnesses chosen by God in advance … He commissioned us to preach to the people and testify that he is the one appointed by God as judge of the living and the dead.”
Acts 10:40-42
Reflections from the Pew 