My sweetie and I generally go to the 7 PM Mass on Sunday at one of the local parishes. We do our best to get to Church about 1/2 an hour early for some quiet time and prayer, to enter into the moment of the Mass, when Jesus becomes real and Present, where we … Continue reading Trust and Hope
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Trust
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1m_sWJQm2fs A simple five letter word that bears and holds so much. Trust. In Matthew 14: 22 to 33 we read part of the Scripture where Jesus asks Peter and the disciples to trust. Peter most specifically in that, it is Peter who steps out in great faith to walk on water out to Jesus. … Continue reading Trust
Intimacy
Sometimes we experience a terrible dryness in our spiritual life. We feel no desire to pray, don't experience God's presence, get bored with worship services, and even think that everything we ever believed about God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit is little more than a childhood fairy tale. Then it is important to realise that … Continue reading Intimacy
Have no anxiety – Be confident
Rejoice in the Lord always. I shall say it again: rejoice!Your kindness* should be known to all. The Lord is near. Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and … Continue reading Have no anxiety – Be confident
Jonah and Surprise!!
I've always been fascinated with the story of Jonah. The way the readings go the Psalm Response for today is from Psalm 51. When I looked at the readings for tomorrow (it's Tuesday night when I'm writing) I giggled as I scanned Jonah's journey through the City of Nineveh calling them to conversion of heart … Continue reading Jonah and Surprise!!
Trust
Proverbs 3:5, 6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, on your own intelligence do not rely; In all your ways be mindful of him, and he will make straight your paths. Often when I sit down to write I have no idea where the words will lead. I think one thing and as … Continue reading Trust
A new thought and a recurring theme. . . Trust
This weeks Gospel Reading. It's the story of the Prodigal Son. We know the story. I've heard the story over and over and over again. I've told the story over and over and over again. I like this parable, a lot. Jesus gives the remedial lesson in love that God the Father gave to Adam … Continue reading A new thought and a recurring theme. . . Trust
Adam, Eve, & Trust
Seth Godin is incredibly insightful. In this particular blog Seth shares a Dave Ramsey call where the caller says, "you have a trust brand". Merriam-Webster defines trust here. Essentially, it's the ability to rely on someone. To know, deep down, that the person will do what they say they will. Trust must be at once … Continue reading Adam, Eve, & Trust
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