Sunday Readings: Jeremiah 23.1-6 ;Ephesians 2.13-18; Mark 6.30-34 When they returned, the apostles gathered around Jesus and told him all that they had done and taught. Jesus said to them, “Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest a while.” People were coming and going in great numbers, making it impossible for them to […]
Gospel Reflection for Sunday, July 21, 2024 – 16th Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »
O God, it is your will to hold heaven and earth in a single peace. Let the design of your great love shine on the waste of our wraths and sorrows, And from them fashion great peace in your church and compassion among your people. Give us peace in our communities, peace in our homes,
Search me O God and know my heart Test me and know my thoughts See if there is any wicked way in me and lead me in the way everlasting. Psalm 139.23-24
May you be blessed with discomfort at easy answers, half truths, and superficial relationships, so that you may live deep within your heart. May you be blessed with anger at injustice, oppression, and exploitation of people, so that you may work for justice, freedom, and peace. May you be blessed with tears to shed for
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
Creator God, you bless us with being. To you every creature is sacred. Help us see one another with your eyes. Amen.
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