Readings for August 29, 2021 Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8Psalm 15:2-5James 1:17-18, 21-22, 27Mark 7:1-8, 14-15- 21-23 http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/ James doesn’t mess around. Starting his letter extolling the reader to… Read more “Sunday readings reflection: Ready, set, action!”
Tag: Faith
Sunday readings reflection: When things get tough
Readings for August 22, 2021 Joshua 24:1-2, 15-17, 18Psalm 34:2-3, 16-21Ephesians 5:21-32John 6:60-69 http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/ On the whole, the Bible is filled with sad stories. Stories of defeat,… Read more “Sunday readings reflection: When things get tough”
Prayers from Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:2-3
There is none like You, O Lord, none beside You, no foundation so firm as You. You are my rock and my salvation. I will hold my… Read more “Prayers from Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:2-3”
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”
Sunday readings reflection: Embracing the unknown
Readings for July 4, 2021 Ezekiel 2:2-5Psalm 123:1-42 Corinthians 12:7-10Mark 6:1-6 http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/ St. Augustine wrote, “If you have understood, then what you have understood is not God.”… Read more “Sunday readings reflection: Embracing the unknown”
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: 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?”
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”
Prayer of praise for faith at all times based on James 5:13
My Lord God, when I am troubled, I pray to You. When I am happy, I pray to You. May I pray in all circumstances and at… Read more “Prayer of praise for faith at all times based on James 5:13”
Prayer for joy, patience and faith based on Romans 12:12
In all things, O Lord, I turn to You. May I be joyful in hope, patient in times of trial, and faithful in prayer. May I know… Read more “Prayer for joy, patience and faith based on Romans 12:12”
Reflections from the Pew 