Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercy and God of comfort. May I share in Christ’s suffering so to… Read more “Prayer of thanksgiving for Christ’s comfort based on 2 Corinthians 1:3-7”
Tag: Suffering
The Artist’s Tattoo
You have promised: “I will write my law on their hearts” Removing stone etchings And writing on flesh Indelible script Does not come without suffering The promise… Read more “The Artist’s Tattoo”
Prayer of rejoicing through suffering for Christ based on 1 Peter 1:6-7
In faith and hope I rejoice in You O God my Father. While I may suffer various trials for a short time in faith–a gift more precious… Read more “Prayer of rejoicing through suffering for Christ based on 1 Peter 1:6-7”
Suffering Crosses
For the Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory are Yours, forever and ever. Amen
The Winter of My Soul
Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
-Hebrews 4:12
Celebrating with family
Readings for December 29, 2019 Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 Psalm 128:1-5 Collossians 3:12-21 Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23 The Feast of the Holy Family http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/ The holidays are meant to… Read more “Celebrating with family”
a suffering heart based on meditation xvii
my heart wrenched with treasure feeling the pain blurs my focus attentive to suffering combats any reclamation moribund darkness within shades possible joy my heart knows the… Read more “a suffering heart based on meditation xvii”
Redemptive
If I am to consider it all joy There is an assumption of reclamation What volume of suffering in joy Constitutes that which is redemptive? I am… Read more “Redemptive”
Mercifully not consumed
Readings for March 24, 2019 Third Sunday of Lent Year C Readings Exodus 3:1-8, 13-15 Psalm 103 1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12 Luke 13:1-9 http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/ Moses was curious… Read more “Mercifully not consumed”
Metanoia
So many doubts Not of You But within me Unworthy and unlovable Why do You? Love what’s unreturned Why did You? Accept the suffering Demonstrating Your love… Read more “Metanoia”
Reflections from the Pew 