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Click here for Daily Readings “But he knew their thoughts and said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste and house will fall against house.” ~ Lk 11:17 Today, I found myself baffled by the readings but a verse in the Gospel reading sparked an idea. This is the Gospel of…
Click here for Daily Readings If you then, who are wicked, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him?” ~ Lk 11:13 Today, I’m diving into the Gospel of Luke 11:5-13, where Jesus shares a story of…
Click here for Daily Readings Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he had finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray just as John taught his disciples.” ~ Lk 11:1 In today’s Gospel, Jesus teaches his disciples how to pray the “Our Father.” I grew up a…
Click here for Daily Readings The Lord said to her in reply, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and worried about many things. ~ Lk 10:41 Today, I explore the moment where Jesus is welcomed into the home of sisters Martha and Mary. In the time of Jesus, it was the elder man of the family…
Click here for Daily Readings Jonah said to them, “Pick me up and throw me into the sea, that it may quiet down for you; since I know it is because of me that this violent storm has come upon you.” ~ Jon 1:12 Today, I use the timeless tale of Jonah and the whale…
Click here for Daily Readings Today, I share a different take on the story of Moses receiving the commandments. This is in Exodus chapter 20, verses 1-17. Traditionally, we hear about the commandments are rules we must follow, or else face punishment. But, what that wasn’t the original intent. This is a perspective I heard…
Click here for Daily Readings Today, I chose to mediate on the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 13, verses 10-17. This passage delves into the disciples’ inquiry about Jesus’ use of parables. Jesus response was something like: “Hey, you have been with me throughout this time. You probably understand where I’m coming from. These people don’t…
Click here for Daily Readings “…A sower went out to sow…” ~ Mt 13: 3b Today’s Gospel from Matthew, chapter 13, verses one through nine, shares the familiar parable of the sower of seeds. I’d like to step back from the usual analogy of us representing the different type of soil and explore a different…
Jesus said in reply, “You do not know what you are asking. Can you drink the chalice that I am going to drink?” They said to him, “We can.” ~ Mt 20:22 Click here for Daily Readings Today, I’m reflecting on James and John’s response to Jesus’ question in the Gospel of Matthew 20:20-28. Their…
Click here for Daily Readings Then the LORD said to Moses, “Why are you crying out to me? Tell the children of Israel to go forward. ~ Ex 14:15 Raise your hand if you know that feeling when you’re torn between moving forward in faith or staying in the comfort of the known. I know…