About today Readings Saint Augustine 1 Thessalonians 4: 9-11. The Lord comes to rule the earth with righteousness – Ps 97 (98): 1, 7-9. Matthew 25: 14-30. The kingdom of heaven will not be quite as expected The beauty and frustration of Jesus’ use of parables is that they are ambiguous. Sometimes they feel open … Read more
“Do not be concerned about anything, but in everything through prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God.” ~ Philippians 4: 6 Prayer is our primary tool in healing what is causing pain in our family. Whether physical or emotional pain, God can give comfort and restoration. Pray that God … Read more
About today Readings Deuteronomy 4: 1-2, 6-8. The righteous will live in the presence of the Lord – Ps 14 (15): 2-5. James 1: 17-18, 21-22, 27.Mark 7: 1-8, 14-15, 21-23. True religion is of the mind – not just a matter of outward observance Outward obeisance without conversion of heart is useless and, at … Read more
There is no doubt that all parents with school-age children are gripped by the uncertainty about the coming school year. Usually it is a time to shop for school clothes, enjoy backyard games under the stars, and spend the last long days at the beach or pool for the mental and physical health of your … Read more
About today Readings 1 Thessalonians 4: 13-18. The Lord comes to judge the earth – Ps 95 (96): 1, 3-5, 11-13. Luke 4: 16-30. No prophet is ever accepted in his own country Authentic prophets are not chosen by the people to fulfill a role they choose; they are called by God to serve a … Read more
A prayer for college students to be faithful and pure Lord God please help me [NAMES] carefully choose what to expose themselves to. Give them the wisdom to know that what they allow their eyes to see, their ears to hear, and their mind to process will hold on to them for much longer than … Read more
The exploitation of people happens when we see others as “strangers”. That International Day to Commemorate Slavery and its Abolition on 23 August primarily commemorates the successful slave revolt against French colonial masters in what is now Haiti. This was part of a more general reaction against slavery in Europe, often inspired by growing belief … Read more
Grief is something we will all experience in this life. Whether it’s the loss of a person, a job, an opportunity, or a painful experience, grief is a natural response to any of these events. In an ideal world, we could all deal with grief in a healthy way, but this is usually not the … Read more
About today Readings 1 Thessalonians 5: 1-6, 9-11. I believe I will see the good things of the Lord in the land of the living – Ps 26 (27) :: 1, 4, 13-14. Luke 4: 31-37. As for times and seasons, you don’t need to write anything With natural disasters and difficult economic times this … Read more
One of the best ways to prepare your children for return to school this year is through prayer. And praying the scriptures over them is one of the most powerful ways of praying. Here are ten back to school prayers You can pray for your children and grandchildren: 1. Prayer for Peace Lord, I pray … Read more