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A Sliver of Supplication

A Sliver of Supplication

Open our hearts, O Lord, to listen to the words of your Son. // Gospel Acclamation (based on Acts 16:14b) Lately, I’ve begun each morning by asking our Lady to...
January 19, 2024
A God of Justice

A God of Justice

Saul then said to David: "You are in the right rather than I; you have treated me generously, while I have done you harm. Great is the generosity you showed...
January 18, 2024
The Persistence of A Child

The Persistence of A Child

Jesus withdrew toward the sea with his disciples. A large number of people followed from Galilee and from Judea. // Mark 3:7 There’s a joke among mothers that moms of toddlers...
January 17, 2024
Open To The Healing Power Of Jesus

Open To The Healing Power Of Jesus

Then [Jesus] said to them, "Is it lawful to do good on the sabbath rather than to do evil, to save life rather than to destroy it?" But they remained...
January 16, 2024
He Is In The Depths

He Is In The Depths

“Not as man sees does God see, because he sees the appearance but the LORD looks into the heart.” // 1 Samuel 16:7  I had an image come to me...
January 15, 2024
The Sacrifice Acceptable to Him

The Sacrifice Acceptable to Him

Obedience is better than sacrifice. // 1 Samuel 15:22 It is too easy for me to leap to conclusions in regards to what our Lord is asking of me. Oftentimes,...
January 14, 2024
Looking To The Lamb

Looking To The Lamb

John was standing with two of his disciples, and as he watched Jesus walk by, he said, “Behold, the Lamb of God.” // John 1:35-36 I sat on the floor...
January 13, 2024
Extraordinarily Ordinary

Extraordinarily Ordinary

“Why does he eat with tax collectors and sinners?” Jesus heard this and said to them, “Those who are well do not need a physician, but the sick do. I...
January 12, 2024
Showing Him Our Allegiance

Showing Him Our Allegiance

For to the Lord belongs our shield, and to the Holy One of Israel, our King. // Psalm 89:18 Reaching over, I guide my two-year-old’s hand in making the Sign...
January 11, 2024
His Healing Touch

His Healing Touch

A leper came to him [ . . . ] begged him and said, “If you wish, you can make me clean.” Moved with pity, [Jesus] stretched out his hand,...
January 10, 2024
May All Your Words Be Blessed

May All Your Words Be Blessed

Samuel grew up, and the LORD was with him, not permitting any word of his to be without effect. // 1 Samuel 3:19 Several years ago, I ran full force...
January 09, 2024
The Lord Remembers YOU

The Lord Remembers YOU

The Lord remembered her. // 1 Samuel 1:19 My heart sank as I brought my eyes to the light of Jesus’ gaze in prayer. In my heart, I carried what...
January 08, 2024