O God who brought me from the rest of last night To the new light of this day Bring me in the new light of this day To the guiding light of the eternal. Lead me O God on the journey of justice Guide me O God on the pathways of peace Renew me O […]
You trace my journey and my resting places, you are familiar with all my paths. There is not a word on my tongue, but you, Lord, know them all. You have a close watch before me and behind me, you spread your hand over me. Such knowledge is beyond my understanding, so high that I
Sunday Readings: Isaiah 5.1-7, Philippians 4.6-9, Matthew 21.33-43 The tenants seized the son, dragged him outside the vineyard, and killed him. When the Lord of the vineyard comes, what will he do to those tenants? The chief priests, “He will put that wicked crowd to a miserable death.” The elders say, “And lease the vineyard out to
Gospel Reflection for October 8, 2023 – 27th 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
Sunday Readings: Ezekiel 18.25-28; Philippians 2.1-11; Matthew 21.28-32 The priests and elders asked Jesus, “By what authority are you doing these things?” Jesus did not answer directly but said, “What do you think of this case? A man had two children. He came to the first and told him, “Son, go out and work in
Gospel Reflection for October 1, 2023 – 26th Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »
Sunday Readings: Isaiah 55.6-9; Philippians 1.20-24, 27; Matthew 20.1-16 Jesus told his disciples a parable about a householder who hired additional workers at nine, noon, three, and five o’clock. At the end of the day, the householder told the manager to pay the workers beginning with the last and then going to the first. When those hired
Gospel Reflection for September 24, 2023 – 25th Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »
May I,together with all beings,enjoy a refreshed senseof kindness in mind,joyfulness of heart,and an expansiveness of being. Amen.
Sunday Readings: Sirach 27.30—28.7, Romans 14.7-9, Matthew 18.21-35 Peter came and asked Jesus this question. “Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?” Jesus answered, “Not seven times, but I tell you, seventy times seven” (Matthew 18.21). Then Jesus tells a parable. A king forgives
Gospel Reflection for September 17, 2023 – 24th Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »
Sunday Readings: Ezekiel 33.7-9, Romans 13.8-10, Matthew 18.15-20 “If another member of the church, a brother or sister, sins against you, go and point out the fault when the two of you are alone. If the member listens to you, you have regained him or her. But if you are not listened to, take one
Gospel Reflection for September 10, 2023 – 23rd Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »
God, be in my head and in my understanding.God, be in my eyes and in my looking.God, be in my mouth and in my speaking.God, be in my heart and in my loving.God, be at my end and in my departing.I am seeking you. Be with me. Amen.