Tag: Jesus
May 23-27, 2016
Monday, May 23, 2016 1 Pt 1:3-9; Mark 10:17-27 Jesus looked at them and said, “For men it is impossible, but not for God. All things are possible for God.” Mk 10:27 Jesus reminds us that all things are possible with God. What “impossible” thing do I most need God’s help with today? Lord, there… Read More ›
The Most Holy Trinity
“I have much more to tell you, but you cannot bear it now. But when he comes, the Spirit of truth, he will guide you to all truth. – John 16:12-13 We cannot possibly bear the whole truth all at once. Look at the Trinity. It is beyond our understanding. We try to explain it…. Read More ›
May 16-20, 2016
Mon., May 16, 2016 James 3:13-18; Mark 9:14-29 When (Jesus) entered the house, his disciples asked him in private, “Why could we not drive the spirit out?” He said to them, “This kind can only come out through prayer.” – Mk 9:28-29 The disciples need Jesus’ power to drive out evil. What evil do I… Read More ›
The Ascension of the Lord
“You are witnesses of these things.” – (Luke 24:48) The idea that the apostles would witness to Jesus’ presence in their midst would have amazed me at that time. Before that day, they were too afraid to admit they even knew Jesus, never mind start telling others about him. When they experienced the resurrection, everything… Read More ›
May 2-6
Monday, May 2, 2016 St. Athanasius Acts 16:11-15; John 15:26 – 16:4a “When the Advocate comes whom I will send you from the Father, the Spirit of truth that proceeds from the Father, he will testify to me.” – John 15:26 How have I experienced the movement of the Holy Spirit in my life? Lord,… Read More ›
April 25-29
Monday, April 25 St. Mark, Evangelist 1 Peter 5:5b-14; Mark 16:15-20 Jesus appeared to the Eleven and said to them: “Go into the whole world and proclaim the Gospel to every creature.” – Mark 16:15 After Jesus returned to the Father, the disciples went out and preached to their whole world. Have I been doing… Read More ›
Fifth Sunday of Easter
As I have loved you, so you also should love one another. – John 13:34 My spiritual director was leaving the area to become pastor of another church. When we said our goodbyes, he left with these parting words – It is time for you to pass on what you have been given. In the… Read More ›
Fourth Sunday of Easter
Sunday, April 17, 2016 4th Sunday of Easter “I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish. No one can take them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one can take them out of the Father’s hand.” John 10:28-29 I love this… Read More ›
Third Sunday of Easter 2016
So the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord.” – John 21:7 John recognized him. He saw the man standing on the shore and he knew who it was. It is the Lord. I spend a lot of time looking for Jesus in my everyday life. I look for Jesus in… Read More ›
April 4 – April 8
Monday, April 4 The Annunciation of the Lord Isaiah 7:10-14; 8:10; Hebrews 10:4-10; Luke 1:26-38 Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.” Then the angel departed from her. – Luke 1:38 Mary responded “yes” without hesitation. What is God asking of me… Read More ›
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