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Easter Saturday – Messenger
Today’s poem from Education for Justice is by Mary Oliver. Messenger My work is loving the world. Here the sunflowers, there the hummingbird – equal seekers of sweetness. Here the quickening yeast; there the blue plums. Here the clam deep in the speckled sand.… Continue Reading “Easter Saturday – Messenger”
Where Do We Find Ourselves?
In Thursday’s Gospel reading (Luke 15:1-10) we read: Rejoice with me because I have found my lost sheep.I tell you . . . there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need… Continue Reading “Where Do We Find Ourselves?”
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”
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”
God’s Love for All – without Exception
Monday’s reading from Matthew 18 reminds us of God’s love for each and every one of us . . . without exception. If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them goes astray, will he not leave the ninety-nine in the hills… Continue Reading “God’s Love for All – without Exception”
What a Blessing a Few Days at a Ranch Can Be!
In Saturday’s First Reading from the Prophet Jeremiah we read, I will appoint over you shepherds after my own heart, who will shepherd you wisely and prudently. – Jeremiah 3:15 How fortunate I have been to recently spend some time at Rafter 7 Ranch,… Continue Reading “What a Blessing a Few Days at a Ranch Can Be!”
Our Faithful, Forgiving God
The Prophet Micah continues with words of comfort today, reminding us of God’s faithfulness and forgiveness. You will cast into the depths of the sea all our sins. Micah 7:14-15, 18-20 Shepherd your people with your staff, The flock of your inheritance, That dwells… Continue Reading “Our Faithful, Forgiving God”
God Desires that We Be Free from Fear
Sunday’s first reading is from chapter 23 of the Prophet Jeremiah. We are again reminded that God desires for us to be safe and free from fear. We can be free from fear and anxiety when we rest in God’s love and desire for… Continue Reading “God Desires that We Be Free from Fear”
Let All the Earth Cry Out to God with Joy
In Saturday’s Responsorial Psalm (Ps 100) we read: Sing joyfully to the Lord, all you lands; serve the Lord with gladness; come before God with joyful song. Know that the LORD is God; God made us, we belong to God; God’s people and lovingly… Continue Reading “Let All the Earth Cry Out to God with Joy”
Shepherd Your People
We read from the Prophet Micah how God is like a shepherd. Shepherd your people with your staff, the flock of your inheritance, That dwells apart in a woodland, in the midst of Carmel. Let them feed in Bashan and Gilead, as in the days of old;… Continue Reading “Shepherd Your People”
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