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Where Do You Find God?
In Saturday’s Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 122), the psalmist declares: I rejoiced because they said to me, ‘We will go up to the house of the Lord.’” We so readily recognize churches and cathedrals as houses of God. But where might we find God besides… Continue Reading “Where Do You Find God?”
The Earth, the Seas, the Rivers, the People . . . are God’s
Friday’s Responsorial Psalm is from Psalm 24. The Lord’s are the earth and its fullnes; the world and those who dwell in it. For God founded it upon the seas and established it upon the rivers.
Wisdom from Willie Nelson
When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around. – Willie Nelson
Drawing Water with Joy
Wednesday’s Responsorial Psalm is from one of the Canticles of Isaiah (Isaiah 12:2-6) God is indeed my savior; I am confident and unafraid. My strength and my courage is God, who has been my savior. With joy will you draw water from the wells… Continue Reading “Drawing Water with Joy”
God Proclaims Peace
It is so very clear that God proclaims peace. Why are we so intent on declaring war? Tuesday’s responsorial psalm is Psalm 85 where we hear, I will… Continue Reading “God Proclaims Peace”
Thanksgiving and Praise
Monday’s Responsorial Psalm is Psalm 100:1-5. The Lord made us; we belong to God. Sing joyfully to God, all you lands; serve God with gladness: come before God with joyful singing. The Lord made us; we belong to God. Know that the Lord is… Continue Reading “Thanksgiving and Praise”
Weekly Photo Challenge: Silhouette
Beauty seen makes the one who sees it more beautiful. ” – David Steindl-Rast from A Listening Heart May we all grow in beauty . . . daily!
We Marvel at the Moon
Psalm 8 is Saturday’s Responsorial Psalm and marvels at God’s creation. When I behold your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars which you set in place – How is it that you should be mindful of us, or the… Continue Reading “We Marvel at the Moon”
Giving Thanks with the Guitar
Friday’s Responsorial Psalm 33 charges us to give thanks musically. Give thanks to God on the harp; with the ten-stringed lyre chant God’s praises.” I choose the six-stringed guitar!
Sheep Know the Voice of the Shepherd
In Thursday’s Gospel reading from Luke 11, Jesus tells the Pharisees, “Woe to you!” because they led people in the wrong direction. The Gospel Acclamation prior to this reading is: My sheep hear my voice, says the Lord; I know them, and they follow… Continue Reading “Sheep Know the Voice of the Shepherd”
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