Sunday Readings: Jeremiah 20.7-9; Romans 12.1-2; Matthew 16.21-27 From that time on, Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and undergo great suffering at the hands of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised. Peter took Jesus aside and began […]
September 3, 2023 – 22nd Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »
Holy Spirit, help me stay in touch with your presence in my life. Inspire me to reach out to others, to work for justice, and to live as a witness of your love. I pray with a thankful heart. Amen.
The light of God Surrounds us; The love of God Enfolds us; The presence of God Watches over us; Where ever we are God is – And all is well.
Peace between neighbors,Peace between kindred,Peace between loversIn the love of the king of life.Peace between person and person,Peace between wife and husband,Peace between parents and children.The peace of Christ above all peace. Celtic Blessing
O God who brought me from the rest of last nightTo the new light of this dayBring me in the new light of this dayTo the guiding light of the eternal.Lead me O God on the journey of justiceGuide me O God on the pathways of peaceRenew me O God by the well springs of
Sunday Readings: Isaiah 22.19-23, Romans 11.33-36, Matthew 16.13-20 Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples this. “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” They replied, “Some say John the Baptist, but others Elijah, and still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” Then Jesus said, “But you,
Gospel Reflection for August 27, 2023 – 21st Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »
Prayer of an Irish Grandfather O Mother of Mercy, I place in the protection of your holy hands my going out, my coming in, my sleeping, my waking, the sight of my eyes, the touch of my hands, the speech from my lips, and the hearing of my ears, so that in everything I
Readings: Isaiah 56.1, 6-7; Romans 11.13-15,29-32; Matthew 15.21-28 A woman came and knelt before Jesus. “Lord, help me.” she said. He said in reply, ”It is not fair to take the children’s food and throw it to the dogs.” But she said, “Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master’s
Gospel Reflection for August 20, 2023 – 20th Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »
Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day. Ralph Waldo Emerson
All blessings come to us through our Lord. He will teach us, for in beholding his life we find that he is the best example. St. Teresa of Avila