The Readings and Gospel for Sunday July 29, 2018 can be found here: Readings for July 29, 2018 The letter to the Ephesians (Eph 4:1-6) can be translated a few ways. Words and their meaning do make a difference. Today’s 2nd Reading says that Paul urges us. It can also be translated ‘begs’. Imagine that this letter is written with a […]
In the Letter to the Corinthians, St. Paul laments the thorn in his side (2 Corinthians 12:1-10). There is a lot of speculation about what, or who, the thorn could be. Even though Paul didn’t like it, this ‘thorn’ kept him grounded! He begged the Lord 3 times to take it away, but God didn’t do it. The Lord just […]
I am the good shepherd. I know mine and mine know me. Jesus reminds us that he will watch over us, protect us and be with us. A good shepherd is willing to risk his own life to protect his sheep. Jesus laid down his life and even rose again to bring us new life. We explored the meaning of […]
My grace is sufficient for you and daily bread… Sometimes I think that my bucket is almost too deep for God to fill with grace. Its not that he doesn’t want to give it to me but maybe I need too much! How am I going to fill it? Will God fill up the bucket no matter the size? Of […]
John 6 is as controversial today as it was when Jesus walked the Earth. Did He mean it or didn’t He? Was the bread really just a metaphor (Jn 6:51-58)? In the verses that follow, Jesus assures us, as we grumble amongst ourselves, that He is quite serious. Spoiler alert: When Jesus asks the Twelve (Apostles) if they want to […]
What is so special about bread? Jesus is the Bread of Life and explains more in the Gospel this week. (John 6) Whoever believes in Jesus will have eternal life. Wouldn’t you be like, what? He says it’s not like the manna they got in the dessert. You can get bread anywhere (just pick a store). Maybe you have a […]
In Exodus, the Lord rains down bread and then even sends quail. God gives us our daily bread, just what we need and when we need it. The Readings this week are all about bread and one of the “I Am” statements in John 6. Do you know Jesus? Jesus says, “What kind of signs to do you need?” What […]
As we continue our journey from John’s point of view in Chapter 6, Jesus creates another miracle! Jesus feeds everyone in John 6. Did you put yourself in the story? Are you Philip? How will you pay for all that food? A question that I often ask myself as I plan meals for my family. Eating well, healthy meals and […]
Mark’s Gospel this week (the full Reading) is all about healing. Mark 5:21-43 Here are a few pointers you could get: 1) ask. Don’t be shy. Definitely a message in this Sunday’s Readings. What have you got to lose? Just ask. Jairus is sure that if he asks, Jesus will cure his daughter. He knows. How? 2) stay close enough […]
Just ask, get closer, have faith In the midst of the violent storm, Jesus sleeps in the boat and the disciples are afraid. The disciples ask Jesus, ‘Don’t you care?’ He calms the storm and says, ‘Why are you afraid?’ Mark 4:35-41 (Gospel Reading for Sunday, June 21, 2015) So how big is your faith? Can you trust that Jesus is with […]
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