Jer 31:7-9
Heb 5:1-6
Mk 10:46-52
The Remnant
Hearing and reading the scripture from the Sunday of October 29th, I find myself wondering how long will it be until we experience the description in the first reading of coming home? Will I experience that from this side of heaven or might I be part of the welcoming committee?
Behold, I [...]

Is 53:10-11
Heb 4:14-16
Mk 10:35-45
Can You Hear Me Now, Can You See Me Now?
Tonight I am sitting and stewing over a work related issue. It happens to be something that can happen anywhere, at anytime, and really to anyone. It’s that old struggle with power and visibility. I have found myself struggling with how to regain [...]

Wis 7:7-11
Heb 4:12-13
Mk 10: 17-27
Grant me the Serenity
In the readings from the 15th of October, we are invited to consider what is important in our lives as we seek to find the kingdom of God. The first reading talks about the importance of wisdom as a guide to the path. The gospel reading challenges us [...]

Gen 2:18-24
Heb 2:9-11
Mk 10: 2-12
The Path of Love
The readings from the Sunday of October 8th are often used at weddings. It is so easy to be at a wedding and space out when these familiar readings are read. Sometimes it is very easy for those who are not married to leave this reading only for [...]

Num 11:25-29
Jas 5:1-6
Mk 9:38-43, 45, 47-48
Do You Have a Light?
I saw the man as I was pulling into the parking lot. I saw him moving from car to car and felt myself getting a little nervous. I had been to this nursing home many times and never saw anyone doing this in the parking lot. [...]