Sunday Readings: Amos 7.12-15; Ephesians 1.3-14; Mark 6.7-13 Jesus called the twelve, began to send them out two by two, and gave them authority over the unclean spirits. He ordered them to take nothing for their journey except a staff; no bread, no bag, no money in their belts; but to wear sandals and not […]
Gospel Reflection for Sunday, July 14, 2024 – 15th Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »
Today I pray for the courage to follow your will for me. You are the God of constant surprises. Perhaps you have a new path for me I have never considered or long ignored. I will try to listen to your voice today by stopping to be silent at these times and places ________. Hold
Lord, take me where You want me to go; Let me meet who You want me to meet; Tell me what You want me to say; and Keep me out of your way. Father Mychal Judge – FDNY
The Blessing of the God of Miriam The blessing of the God of Miriam, Aaron and Moses, The blessing of Jesus born of the woman Mary, The blessing of the Holy Spirit who flies on before us,”Be with you all, now and forever.” Adapted by Jean Maryland, England
If I can stop one heart from breaking, I shall not live in vain; If I can ease one life the aching, or cool one pain, or help one lonely person into happiness again I shall not live in vain. Emily Dickinson
It is my nature that makes me love you often, For I am love itself. It is my longing that makes me love you intensely, For I yearn to be loved from the heart. It is my eternity that makes me love you long, For I have no end. Mechthild of Magdeburg
Sunday Readings: Ezekiel 2.2-5; 2 Corinthians 12.7-10; Mark 6.1-6 Jesus came to his hometown, and his disciples followed him. On the sabbath he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were astounded. People said, “Where did this man get all this? What is this wisdom that has been given to him?
Gospel Reflection for July 7, 2024 – 14th Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »
Sunday Readings: Job 38.1, 8-11; 2 Corinthians 5.14-17; Mark 4.35-41 Who is this that even the wind and the sea obey him? (Mark 4.35-41) In this passage Jesus raises two questions important to the whole of Mark’s gospel: “Why are you afraid? Have you no faith?” Perhaps Jesus should have asked, “What makes you think
Gospel Reflection for June 23, 2024 – 12th Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »
I find you, Lord, in all things and in all my fellow creatures, pulsing with your life; as a tiny seed you sleep in what is small and in the vast you vastly yield yourself. Rainer Maria Rilke
Sunday Readings: Ezekiel 17.22-24; 2 Corinthians 5.6-10; Mark 4.26-34 Jesus spoke to the crowd in parables. With what can we compare the reign of God, or what image will help to present it? It is like a mustard seed, which, when planted in the soil, is the smallest of all the seeds on earth; yet
Gospel Reflection for June 16, 2024 – 11th Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »