Remember not the sins of my youth, or my transgressions; according to Your mercy remember me, for the sake of Your goodness, O Lord. As I reflect… Read more “Monday Psalms, Psalm 25 (24)”
Tag: Christ
Prayers from Scripture: Ephesians 3:17-19
I pray that Christ may dwell in my heart through faith. I pray to be rooted and grounded in love. I pray that I may have the… Read more “Prayers from Scripture: Ephesians 3:17-19”
Prayer of Faith and Hope in the Promises of Christ based on Hebrews 10:22-23
Lord Jesus, I draw near to you with a true heart in full assurance of faith. Your grace has cleansed me and my hope forever lies in… Read more “Prayer of Faith and Hope in the Promises of Christ based on Hebrews 10:22-23”
A new command
Readings for May 9, 2021 Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48Psalm 98:1-41 John 4:7-10John 15:9-17 http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/ In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus does not make a suggestion or recommendation to… Read more “A new command”
Loving with actions while resting in Christ
Readings for May 2, 2021 Acts 9:26-31Psalm 22:26-28, 30-321 John 3:18-24John 15:1-8 http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/ I like to portray myself as someone who doesn’t always follow the rules. And… Read more “Loving with actions while resting in Christ”
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”
He grasped her hand
Readings for February 7, 2021 Job 2:1-4, 6-7Psalm 147:1-61 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23Mark 1:29-39 http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/ As my mom neared the end of her life a few years ago,… Read more “He grasped her hand”
Manger Scene
Behold the child God’s exultation humbly comeSongs burst forth from heavenly hostsImploring haste from herdsmenTo see what cannot be hiddenThe star’s light shines His gloryFrom the poverty… Read more “Manger Scene”
The third Advent candle: Joy
Readings for December 13, 2020 The Third Sunday of Advent, Gaudete Sunday Isaiah 61:1-2, 10-11Luke 1:46-50, 53-541 Thessalonians 5:16-24John 1:6-8, 19-28 http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/ Joy to the world! The… Read more “The third Advent candle: Joy”
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”
Reflections from the Pew 