In today’s first reading (DT 4:1, 5-9), Moses is speaking with the people about the importance of God’s statutes and decrees. At the end of this selection of verses he changes his focus: “However, take care and be earnestly on your guard not to forget the things which your own eyes have seen, nor letContinue reading “Sharing Our Faith”
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Tuesday March 10
When I was in Indiana this weekend I had the opportunity to listen to my uncle preach. A retired pastor and now 80 years old, he does not get around as easily as he once did. His body may be slowing down but his mind is sharp and clear. His ability to illuminate God’s wordContinue reading “Tuesday March 10”
Monday March 9, Third Week of Lent
I just returned from a long weekend in my hometown in Indiana. I made the trip with my second son, and it was a rare treat to spend so much time with him on the road trip. We had the chance to visit with my parents, uncle, brothers, mother-in-law and sisters-in-law and various nieces andContinue reading “Monday March 9, Third Week of Lent”
Love Your Enemies
When I am hiking and I come to a particularly steep section of a trail, I often take a picture to remember the challenges of the terrain. I love hiking, but hills like this one test my endurance. I stop often and it seems to me that I will not make it to the top,Continue reading “Love Your Enemies”
Reconciliation
When I am out walking the hills with my family I become free. The world’s pressures and cares fall away and I become present to everything around me. It is as if God has taken his hand and wiped my mind clear of what does not matter. Most of my kids feel the same way,Continue reading “Reconciliation”
Scripture
I have always been drawn to the Word of God. Every morning and every evening I spend some time with scripture. This time of praying and listening grounds me. It makes every joyful time more profound, and eases the more difficult times. It is the one constant in my life. Today’s first reading from IsaiahContinue reading “Scripture”
Friday After Ash Wednesday 2026
Fasting from indifference
Lent 2023, First Reading
Second Sunday of Lent Genesis 12: 1-4 “The Lord said to Abram: ‘Go forth from the land of your kinsfolk and from your father’s house to a land that I will show you. I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you. “ I have been asked, in my life, toContinue reading “Lent 2023, First Reading”
Lent 2023 First Reading
Saturday of the first week Moses speaks to the people in Deuteronomy 26: 16-19. The Study Bible says it is a, “ completion and explanation of the law proclaimed on Mount Sinai.” “And today the Lord is making this agreement with you: you are to be a people peculiarly his own, as he promised you;Continue reading “Lent 2023 First Reading”
Lent 2023 First Reading
Friday of the First Week of Lent Today we hear from the prophet Ezekiel, of “dry bones” fame. He is the first Jewish person to receive the call to prophesy outside the Holy Land. The children of Israel are captives in Babylon. Ezekiel says, “If the wicked man turns away from all the sins heContinue reading “Lent 2023 First Reading”
The Last Lap (and what comes next) 