Praise be to the Lord my God. May the Lord my God be with me and never forsake me. May He turn my heart toward Him, so… Read more “Prayer that God be with me based on 1 Kings 8:56-58”
Month: March 2021
A New Feature: Monday Psalms
Beginning Monday, April 6, Reflections from the Pew will add a new reflection, Monday Psalms. Beginning with Psalm 1 and progressing through Psalm 150, we will have… Read more “A New Feature: Monday Psalms”
The Betrayers of Jesus
A guest reflection by Megan Smith* Readings for March 28, 2021Palm Sunday Mark 11:1-10Isaiah 50:4-7Psalm 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24Philippians 2:6-11Mark 14:1-15:47 http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/ This week, we are called to… Read more “The Betrayers of Jesus”
Redemption
My Lord Jesus, you said to save my life I must lose it so that what is lost may be found in you alone.For you showed me how this… Read more “Redemption”
Prayer for strength in doing what is right based on Galatians 6:9
Grant to me Your strength, O Lord, that I may not grow weary in doing what is right. For I know that if I persevere in doing… Read more “Prayer for strength in doing what is right based on Galatians 6:9”
The days are coming
Readings for March 21, 2021Fifth Sunday of Lent Jeremiah 31:31-34Psalm 51:3-4, 12-15Hebrews 5:7-9John 12:20-33 http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/ God tells Jeremiah, “The days are coming … All, from the least… Read more “The days are coming”
Complementary Contrast
Isn’t it odd? There is nothing new under the sunSo I must be born again to receive new life Obedience gives me freedom Humility lifts me to… Read more “Complementary Contrast”
Prayer of blessing to God for His peace and mercy based on Sirach 50:22-24
Blessings to You, O God, Who works great wonders and Who loves us with great mercy. Grant to us gladness of heart and peace in our days.… Read more “Prayer of blessing to God for His peace and mercy based on Sirach 50:22-24”
Taking God’s Love Personally
Readings for March 14, 2021Fourth Sunday of Lent 2 Chronicles 2:4-10Psalm 137:1-6Ephesians 2:4-10John 3:14-21 http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/ Taking God’s Love Personally “God loves each of us as if there… Read more “Taking God’s Love Personally”
The Greatest
Order of Operationdemands first be Firstrequires greatest be Greatest Truth is… Read more “The Greatest”
