Behold the might of God! He is loving and merciful to all. He raises the afflicted without destroying those who live in comfort. He exalts the righteous… Read more “Prayer of God’s great might and mercy based on Job 37:5-7”
Month: June 2020
Welcoming Christ
Readings for June 28, 2020 2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16 Psalm 89:2-3, 16-19 Romans 6:4, 8-11 Matthew 10:37-43 http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/ The “woman of influence” in Shunem offered a meal,… Read more “Welcoming Christ”
Happy
Many things make me happy I love the brilliance of the sun Gleaming off the snow on a cold winter’s day I love sunsets and sunrises and… Read more “Happy”
Prayer for Unity based on Ephesians 4:1-6
Lord, may I live in a manner worthy of the call I received, with all humility, gentleness and patience. May I regard others in love, striving to… Read more “Prayer for Unity based on Ephesians 4:1-6”
Whether sparrows or hair
Readings for June 21, 2020 Jeremiah 20:10-13 Psalm 69:8-10, 14, 17, 33-35 Romans 5:12-15 Matthew 10:26-33 http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/ My focus is often on what’s going to happen to… Read more “Whether sparrows or hair”
The Greatest of These
A tiny seed of faith Moves mountains A slight glimmer of hope Sustains joy A life lived in love Changes everything In faith and with hope Live… Read more “The Greatest of These”
Prayer of faithfulness in word and deed based on Colossians 3:17
Bless all I do, O Lord, in word or deed, in the name of Jesus. Grant me faithfulness that my life’s work gives thanks and praise to… Read more “Prayer of faithfulness in word and deed based on Colossians 3:17”
Do not forget the Lord your God
Readings for June 14, 2020 Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14-16 Psalm 147:12-15, 19-20 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 John 6:51-58 http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/… Read more “Do not forget the Lord your God”
Requiem
A life lived Ponder a life authored Accommodating both poem and prose Versed beauty and sentenced detail Some dialog and much narrative Each chapter a rough draft… Read more “Requiem”
Prayer for Mercy based on Baruch 3:1-2, 6
O Lord Almighty, God of Israel, my anguished soul and wearied spirit cry out to You. Hear me, O Lord, and have mercy on me, for I… Read more “Prayer for Mercy based on Baruch 3:1-2, 6”
Reflections from the Pew 