Tag: reflections
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 ›
April 18-22, 2016
Monday, April 18 Acts 11:1-18; John 10:1-10 “I am the gate. Whoever enters through me will be saved, and will come in and go out and find pasture.” – John 10:9 Jesus tells us that he is the gate for the sheep. How has my life been affected by the presence of Jesus? How is… 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 ›
March 28-April 1
Mon., March 28 Monday in the Octave of Easter Acts 2:14, 22-33; Matthew 28:8-15 Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid. Go tell my brothers to go to Galilee, and there they will see me.” – Mt 28:10 The Easter message must be shared. With whom and in what way will I share… Read More ›
March 13, 2016
5th Sunday of Lent “Let the one among you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her.” – John 8:7b Then Jesus straightened up and said to her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?” She replied, “No one, sir.” Then Jesus said, “Neither do I condemn you…. Read More ›
March 6, 2016
March 6, 2016 Fourth Sunday of Lent He said to him, “My son, you are here with me always; everything I have is yours.” Lk 15:31 I read somewhere that the parable of the Prodigal Son should be called the parable of the Merciful Father. It is, after all, the story of God’s loving mercy…. Read More ›
Feb 29-March 4, 2016
Monday, February 29 2 Kings 5:1-15ab; Luke 4:24-30 “Amen, I say to you, no prophet is accepted in his own native place.” Am I accepting of others in my community? How can I be more accepting? Lord, I can be so self-centered. Help me to be more accepting to all those around me. Show me… Read More ›
Feb. 22-26, 2016
Monday, February 22 1 Peter 5:1-4; Matthew 16:13-19 “… who do you say I am?” Jesus wanted to know who people thought he was. Who is Jesus to me? Lord, I know so much about you, but there are times I forget who you are to me. Help me to understand just how you operate… Read More ›
Feb. 1-5, 2016
Monday, February 1 2 Samuel 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13; Mark 5:1-20 Do I often tell others what God has done in my life? Lord, I know you are always present to me. There are times when I take your presence for granted. Grant me the strength to announce to the whole world, and especially my family,… Read More ›
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