I must rid myself of rage, envy, slander and malice and live with compassion and love for others. I will seek to forgive as Jesus has forgiven… Read more “Prayers from Scripture: Ephesians 4:31-32”
Month: June 2021
Monday Psalms, Psalm 13 (12)
Consider and answer my plea, O Lord my God, lighten my eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death. I have trusted in Your merciful love; my… Read more “Monday Psalms, Psalm 13 (12)”
Sunday readings reflection: Because it’s love, it’s personal
Readings for June 27, 2021 Wisdom 1:13-15, 2:23-24Psalm 30:2, 4-6, 11-132 Corinthians 8:7, 9, 13-15Mark 5:21-43 http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/ Jesus said, simply, “Talitha kuom” and the once dead 12-year-old… Read more “Sunday readings reflection: Because it’s love, it’s personal”
Through the open window
I open the window to let You in.Every breeze, Your breath.Your presence a gentle caress, while with every moment praying for humility … Read more “Through the open window”
Prayer of praise to God based on Tobit 11:14-15
Blessed be God, blessed be His great name and all His angels and saints! Since the beginning of time and through eternity I will praise God and… Read more “Prayer of praise to God based on Tobit 11:14-15”
Monday Psalms, Psalm 12 (11)
The promises of the Lord are promises that are pure, silver refined in a furnace, purified seven times. God doesn’t deny suffering. In fact, He uses it… Read more “Monday Psalms, Psalm 12 (11)”
Because Every Day is Father’s Day
They’re grown now But still my childrenTheir laughter fills meWhen they call their momMultisyllabically and in unison Upon their departureQuiet creeps inSerenity is goodYet laughter missed Scattered… Read more “Because Every Day is Father’s Day”
Sunday readings reflection: Lord, don’t you care?
Readings for June 20, 2021 Job 38:1, 8-11Psalm 107:23-26, 28-312 Corinthians 5:14-17Mark 4:35-41 http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/ I think we’ve all had times in our lives when we wondered if… Read more “Sunday readings reflection: Lord, don’t you care?”
What color is your water? (Haiku)
Colors of waterReflect what is from aboveOr clouds from below
Song of Praise to God based on Judith 16:13-15
I sing praises to You, O God, for You are great and glorious. You are my strength in times of affliction. Along with all creatures on earth,… Read more “Song of Praise to God based on Judith 16:13-15”
Reflections from the Pew 