It makes you think about a verse deeper, to really understand what the author (and the source of revelation) is trying to say, and why they included the words they chose. It increases your "a-ha" moments as you make connections by asking questions and receiving answers in a whole new ...
“Do” - Where you are asking for God’s help “To” - What are you hoping for a result of God’s help for God’s kingdom and world For example, a prayer about climate change might start with “God of creation, you created the earth and called it ve...
About Lectionary Preparation before Mass How to Read the Lectionary New Book-Whispers of Mary The Epiphany of the Lord, Year C—Sunday, January 5, 2025 In today’s Gospel, magi “from the east” ask, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews?” Just by asking this question, they herald...
About Me FAQ Why “Pierced Hands”? Where I’m Going, Where I’ve Been Resources Contact meTag: Scripture An Advent Devotional You Need to Check Out A few weeks ago, my sister sent me a Facebook message asking me if I wanted to take a look at a new Advent devotional that some of...
“I just want to be an ordinary person!” Those were the emphatic words of my four-year-old niece. We, her uncles, a theologian and a medical doctor, were asking about her aspirations. We were stunned. Don’t you want to be something special, exceptional, best at something? Shouldn’...
In these texts persons who are trying to serve God are depicted as engaging in intense struggles with the world. Within the Jeremiah 15:15-21 and the Psalm 26 texts, the prophet and the psalmist speak boldly to the Lord asking for support in their struggles. In the very important “Burnin...
V. 35-37 She receives her answer without detail.She has to go by faith.However, she gets more info without asking for it in other areas. Noah encouraged her. This is the most beautiful part of the cycle for me. It’s a decision point that is met with an outpouring of love and enc...
Since Jesus said that the greatest commandments are to love God and love others (Matt. 22.38-40), allow the Holy Spirit to help you examine the quality of your love by asking, “How did I do today? Was I patient? With whom was I impatient? Did I seek forgiveness from God and others...
If any of those who do not believe invites you to dinner, and you desire to go, eat whatever is set before you, asking no question for conscience’ sake. 1 Corinthians 10:27 Vegetarians, can you do this? Yes! Go back to your diet the next day. Do not offend your host! A soul ...
Roman writer, wrote letter to the emperor Trajan asking for advice on legal proceedings for these accused for Christianity Josephus Jewish historian, did not question the historical existence of Jesus, Jesus = "doer of wonderful works" a teacher who was sentenced to death by pontius Pilate and ...