Readings for May 31, 2020 Pentecost Acts 2:1-11 Psalm 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34 1 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13 John 20:19-23 http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/ In both Greek (pneuma) and Hebrew (rauch),… Read more “The Breath of God”
Month: May 2020
His creation, His creature
We are (they say) Creatures of habit Change is (they say) Hard But a creature Must be conceived by a creator Yet habits are sedentary Immobile and… Read more “His creation, His creature”
Prayer of praise for God’s great mercy based on 1 Peter 1:3-6
Blessed be God, the Father of my Lord Jesus Christ! In His great mercy, I have been born anew in the hope of the resurrection of Christ… Read more “Prayer of praise for God’s great mercy based on 1 Peter 1:3-6”
To those who’ve served: Thank You
“No duty is more urgent than that of returning thanks.” -St. Ambrose
The Word became flesh … and we saw his glory
“Everything of mine is Yours, and everything of Yours is mine, and I have been glorified in them.”
-John 17:10
The Artist’s Tattoo
You have promised: “I will write my law on their hearts” Removing stone etchings And writing on flesh Indelible script Does not come without suffering The promise… Read more “The Artist’s Tattoo”
Prayer for God’s Salvation based on Isiah 66:18
You, my God, know my works and thoughts. You are coming to gather all nations and tongues to Yourself. We shall see the glory of Your salvation.… Read more “Prayer for God’s Salvation based on Isiah 66:18”
Math, Love, and Order of Operations
“If you love me, you will keep my commandments.”
-Jesus
How Often
How often I have called to You How often I beg for the answer How often I pray You hear me Yet You do How often my… Read more “How Often”
Prayer for God’s Merciful Salvation based on Jeremiah 3:12-13
I have sinned against You, my God. Yet when I return to You, You will not look upon me with anger, for You are merciful. When I… Read more “Prayer for God’s Merciful Salvation based on Jeremiah 3:12-13”
Reflections from the Pew 