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Category: faith
A Foundation of Grace
One of the readings for the weekend is from 1 Corinthians, Chapter 3. In the passage, Paul writes about how he, with God's grace, has laid a foundation for the believers in Corinth, and how additional layers would be laid upon that foundation. He also draws the parallel to the temple, how each of us, …
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Our son just turned seven years old, had me thinking about 7 times 77 times 777 things around him, around me, around everything under heaven. So grateful I am he’s in our lives, so grateful to have this life with him, her, them. Then I ponder my path, crooked and bumpy and blessed, messed up …
In Wisdom, In Trust
Once again for further GOOD, sharing this insight from a reading prescribed for Saturday. It is from the Book of Wisdom, Chapter 3; There are readings too from the same day, from Romans and John also, but this passage from Wisdom is what stands out for me. "Those who trust in him shall understand truth, …
It May Bear Fruit
This passage from Luke, chapter 13, resonates. Don’t give up; try again; there is still hope; take action with care, try a different approach, Good can still result. Yes. Yes it can. And he told them this parable: "There once was a person who had a fig tree planted in his orchard, and when he …
1st Tim, 6: Fight The Good Fight
Reading for Sunday, 09/22/2019 From First Timothy 6: 11-16, in part... "You must aim to be upright and religious, filled with faith and love, perseverance and gentleness. 12 Fight the good fight of faith and win the eternal life to which you were called and for which you made your noble profession of faith before …
Song of the Week
Listening to several songs this past week that were from music I listened to decades ago. Many of those songs' lyrics still ring true for me today. I feel the old feelings I had when I first heard the music, listened to the tunes over and over, until I knew all the words. And so …
Sometimes Church is Elsewhere
I've heard it said a few times in my life, "church isn't always inside the building." In essence, church is where ever people of faith gather and share prayer and fellowship. At least that's my take, when I boil it all down. Certainly there is the presence of God, and there is sometimes a sense …
Darkness
We’ve all been there in one way or another. The darkness. Unsure, A little afraid. Or maybe it was worse; we had a sense of dread, maybe evil just around the corner, through the trees. Maybe you're somewhere in between; you can see the light off in the distance, but you're not sure you can …
Prayer for Generosity – Ignatius of Loyola
Eternal Word, only begotten Son of God, Teach me true generosity. Teach me to serve you as you deserve. To give without counting the cost, To fight heedless of wounds, To labor without seeking rest, To sacrifice myself without thought of any reward Save the knowledge that I have done your will. Amen. [Feast Day, …
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