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”
Tag: Peace
Harmonic Cognizance
In my sea of selfishness, I know what I search for is peace—perhaps harmony. I am acutely aware that fear will always abound Until I see Until I hear Until I… Read more “Harmonic Cognizance”
Prayer of peace from righteousness based on Isaiah 32:17
God grant to me Your righteousness. To be righteous, I must work for peace with a quiet confidence. Then Your people will live, resting in peaceful places.… Read more “Prayer of peace from righteousness based on Isaiah 32:17”
Prayer of peace based on Philippians 4:6-7
In Your mercy O God, may I be anxious of nothing, offering all praise and thanksgiving to You through Christ, Your Son our Lord. And may the… Read more “Prayer of peace based on Philippians 4:6-7”
The second Advent candle: Peace
Readings for December 6, 2020 The Second Sunday of Advent Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11Psalm 85:9-142 Peter 3:8-14Mark 1:1-8 http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/ One common definition for peace is the absence of… Read more “The second Advent candle: Peace”
Prayer for peace based on Philippians 4:7
May the peace of the Lord our God and Father, whose greatness and glory transcends all understanding, guard our hearts and minds in Christ our Savior. Amen
Remind me, dear
Even if his mind fails, be considerate of him; do not revile him because you are in your prime.
Sirach 3:13
Letting God be the know-it-all
Readings for July 5, 2020 Zechariah 9:9-10 Psalm 145:1-2, 8-11, 13-14 Romans 8:9, 11-13 Matthew 11:25-30 http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/ It is said that in every group, including every Bible… Read more “Letting God be the know-it-all”
Mend your ways
Readings for June 7, 2020 Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity Exodus 34:4-6, 8-9 Daniel 3:52-56 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 John 3:16-18 http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/ St. Paul is on his… Read more “Mend your ways”
No peace to be found in a world on fire
Readings for August 18, 2019 Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10 Psalm 40 Hebrews 12:1-4 Luke 12:49-53 http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/ Jeremiah was physically stuck in the mud. In Israel, there were those… Read more “No peace to be found in a world on fire”
