Readings for November 1, 2020 Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14Psalm 24:1-61 John 3:1-3Matthew 5:1-12 http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/ I am fully aware of my tendencies toward melancholy, sometimes washed in a nice… Read more “Pass the biscuits!”
Month: October 2020
And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us: Poetic Reflections on the Lord’s Prayer (7)
Us ourA petition to God As weIn response to love given Boldly confident and astonishingly communalParticipation in sanctification Requesting a return from GodGrace with and through others… Read more “And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us: Poetic Reflections on the Lord’s Prayer (7)”
Prayer for peace based on Philippians 4:7
May the peace of the Lord our God and Father, whose greatness and glory transcends all understanding, guard our hearts and minds in Christ our Savior. Amen
Thou shalt love
Readings for October 25, 2020 Exodus 22:20-26Psalm 18:2-4, 47, 511 Thessalonians 1:5-10Matthew 22:34-40 http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/ When I was young, my parents attempted to keep me away from bad… Read more “Thou shalt love”
Give us this day our daily bread: Poetic Reflections on the Lord’s Prayer (6)
Give us today I acknowledge that You, my God, are the giver of all good giftsI acknowledge that You, my God, know what I needI acknowledge that… Read more “Give us this day our daily bread: Poetic Reflections on the Lord’s Prayer (6)”
Prayer to be restored in Christ based on 1 Peter 5:10-11
My God, I know that in my suffering You have called me by grace to Your glory. May I be restored, confirmed, strengthened and established by Your… Read more “Prayer to be restored in Christ based on 1 Peter 5:10-11”
To coin a phrase
Readings for October 18, 2020 Isaiah 45:1, 4-6Psalm 96:1, 3-5, 7-101 Thessalonians 1:1-5Matthew 22:15-21 http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/ It seems in 2020, the world is a complete mess. Stark political… Read more “To coin a phrase”
Thy will be done on earth as in heaven: Poetic Reflections on the Lord’s Prayer (5)
Father You desire to have us all with YouYour gift of freedom allows us to chooseIt is as simple as is the commandBut we struggle to live… Read more “Thy will be done on earth as in heaven: Poetic Reflections on the Lord’s Prayer (5)”
Prayer for a turn toward God based on Baruch 4:28-29
My Lord God, my heart has turned from You, Whom I should love above all else. May I turn back to You. May I seek You with… Read more “Prayer for a turn toward God based on Baruch 4:28-29”
No soup for you
Readings for October 11, 2020 Isaiah 25:6-10Psalm 23:1-6Philippians 4:12-14Matthew 22:1-14 http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/ Jesus’ message this week is a brutal one. Accept the invitation and be prepared for it,… Read more “No soup for you”
Reflections from the Pew 