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 from Scripture, Hebrews 10:22-23”
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Prayer from Scripture, 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17
May we receive hope through Jesus himself and encouragement by the grace of God the Father. May our hearts encouragement give us strength to be faithful in… Read more “Prayer from Scripture, 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17”
Sunday readings reflection: Jesus takes sides
November 7, 2021 1 Kings 17:10-16Psalm 146:7-10Hebrews 9:24-28Mark 12:38-44 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110721.cfm When my maternal grandfather died, my mom had to settle his estate. Working with a lawyer that… Read more “Sunday readings reflection: Jesus takes sides”
Sunday readings reflection: Love is no piece of cake
A guest post by Megan Smith* Sunday, October 31, 2021 Deuteronomy 6:2-6Psalm 18:2-4, 47, 51Hebrews 7:23-28Mark 12:28-34 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/103121.cfm Many years ago, when I was maybe eight or… Read more “Sunday readings reflection: Love is no piece of cake”
Sunday readings reflection: Not a cakewalk
Sunday, October 10, 2021 Wisdom 7:7-11Psalm 90:12-17Hebrews 4:12-13Mark 10:17-30 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/101021.cfm In a scene from the fictional, crowd-funded television series The Chosen, the apostle Matthew questions the harsh… Read more “Sunday readings reflection: Not a cakewalk”
Jesus loves me
Jesus loves me this I knowBecause he lets me stub my toeWalking down the road alongMinor bumps can make me strongTesting faith may seem quite hardAnd will… Read more “Jesus loves me”
Sunday readings reflection: The true Christian life
Readings for September 12, 2021 Isaiah 50:4-9Psalm 116:1-6, 8-9James 2:14-18Mark 8:27-35 http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/ I have heard the false promises of a worldly peace. And being honest I have… Read more “Sunday readings reflection: The true Christian life”
Sunday readings reflection: Fulfillment
Readings for September 5, 2021 Isaiah 35:4-7Psalm 146:6-10James 2:1-5Mark 7:31-37 http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/ Both the reading from Isaiah and the Psalm indicate that God will give sight to the… Read more “Sunday readings reflection: Fulfillment”
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”
Sunday readings reflection: Carbs are life
Readings for August 8, 2021 1 Kings 19:4-8Psalm 34:2-9Ephesians 4:30-5:2John 6:41-51 http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/ Having grown up with an Italian mom, I am no stranger to the smell of… Read more “Sunday readings reflection: Carbs are life”
Reflections from the Pew 