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My Thoughts are not Your Thoughts

Posted by on Sep 24, 2023 in Generous Landowner at harvest time, Mercy, Ordinary Time, Parables | 0 comments

My Thoughts are not Your Thoughts

“My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways my ways, says the Lord.” (Is 55:8) Each of us enters life like a bit of a blank slate. It’s not a totally blank slate, however. There are pre-existing conditions for each of us, such as our basic physical characteristics and the physical realities resulting from the genetics of the bodies with which we have been blessed. Nevertheless, for the most part, we are set to learn and develop into adults through the example and support of the family and community into which we are born. Once we...

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Set Enmity Aside – An Ancient Wisdom

Posted by on Sep 17, 2023 in Mercy, Ordinary Time, Parables | 0 comments

Set Enmity Aside – An Ancient Wisdom

What do we do with the angry energy? If we harbor and feed it, it grows stronger. We can only heal when we are willing to let go of anger and accept healing.

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Love is the Fulfillment of the Law

Posted by on Sep 10, 2023 in Lived Religion, Ordinary Time | 0 comments

Love is the Fulfillment of the Law

Laws, both human and religious, are based on rules about what must not be done by one person to another. Love is the the way our Father wishes all to live.

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You Duped Me, O Lord

Posted by on Sep 3, 2023 in Faith and Public Policy, Faith in Action, Ordinary Time | 0 comments

You Duped Me, O Lord

The journey of faith is filled with surprise moments. But sometimes we must make choices that are not popular. We experience the cost of faithfulness and love.

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What’s in a Name?

Posted by on Aug 27, 2023 in Ordinary Time, St. Peter | 0 comments

What’s in a Name?

Names matter and are powerful. Peter, the Rock, became leader of the disciples. May we use them to support each other and build a community of love and respect.

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Mercy that Excludes No One

Posted by on Aug 20, 2023 in everyday revelation, Jesus, Mercy, Ordinary Time | 0 comments

Mercy that Excludes No One

God’s mercy excludes no one. So we must not exclude others either. We come together in thanksgiving. We go forth into our world and share the blessings received.

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Why Did You Doubt?

Posted by on Aug 13, 2023 in Jesus, Ordinary Time, St. Peter | 0 comments

Why Did You Doubt?

We can think we’ve got everything under control. then something unexpected happens. Whatever happens, it’s not that God is angry. The Lord is with us then too.

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One Like a Son of Man

Posted by on Aug 6, 2023 in Activities for Children, Daniel, Puzzles, The Transfiguration | 0 comments

One Like a Son of Man

“One like a Son of Man” is a phrase we hear from time to time in the Bible. It’s not a common term used for the men of those ancient times, though all are children of men (and women). Son of Man has a very particular meaning in Scripture. The reading from the Book of Daniel on the feast of the Transfiguration introduces this character. Daniel described visions he had which made clear that the God of Israel was and is greater than any others who might claim that position. In this reading, Daniel speaks of the Ancient One whose clothing was...

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Wisdom – Thinking with the Heart

Posted by on Jul 30, 2023 in everyday revelation, Old Testament, Ordinary Time, Pearl of great price, Treasure buried in a field, Wisdom | 0 comments

Wisdom – Thinking with the Heart

“Use your head!” “Don’t be a fool!” “Don’t waste what you’ve got, use it carefully!” “They wouldn’t be in this position if they’d just been more sensible!” How many times have we all heard these kinds of statements, sometimes addressed directly to us? It’s a common understanding in Western culture that decision making is best done with the mind, a.k.a. the head. We think of the heart as the center of emotions, and emotions are not regarded as the best sources of good decisions. In ancient Israel, the heart was seen as both the center for...

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To Weed or Not to Weed

Posted by on Jul 23, 2023 in Conversion, everyday revelation, Forgiveness, God, Ordinary Time, Weeds and Wheat | 0 comments

To Weed or Not to Weed

God’s power is the source of His justice. But that justice is not harsh. God will wait until each one chooses to turn to the Father, growing from weed to grain.

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