Tag Archives: Christ

Rome Pilgrimage – Sunday Angelus and Catacombs

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Michael

Our day started at Saint Peter’s Square with the Sunday Angelus of Pope Francis.  The square was filled with tens of thousands of people.  Pope Francis spoke of the need to “pray always, without growing weary.”  The readers of my … Continue reading →

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Sensing the Lord

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Michael

His wonder, power, and glory abound and are continually before my eyes.  I see His wonder in the flutter of leaves in a calm breeze; His power in billowing storm clouds and bolts of lighting exchanged between them; His glory … Continue reading →

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Christ the Pruner

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Michael

Today was hot and humid.  My task was to prune the dead blooms from our rose bushes.  As I moved from one bush to another, my mind drifted to “he prunes, that it may bear more fruit” (John 15:2).  As … Continue reading →

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Father Abraham

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Michael

As a child (and also as an adult) I learned much from my biological father.   I have also learned much from my father in faith, Abraham. Abraham has taught me to listen attentively, to persevere, and to submit completely to … Continue reading →

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Leaven

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Michael

I was debating within my mind what, if any thing, to post today when I received a comment from Kathleen.  Her comment prompted this posting.  She remarked to one of my previous postings, “If only all of us actually did … Continue reading →

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Radiate Christ

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Michael

Christ calls us, not only to follow him, but to also radiate Him from within to others.  “As Moses came down from Mount Sinai … the skin of his face had become radiant while he conversed with the Lord” (Exodus … Continue reading →

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The Crushed Revives the Spirit and Heart

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Michael

On high I dwell, and in holiness, and with the crushed and dejected in spirit.  To revive the spirits of the dejected, to revive the hearts of the crushed. (Isaiah 57:15) The above verse from Isaiah resonated within as I … Continue reading →

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To What We Can Give Christ’s Church in Return for What We Have Been Given

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Michael

What has God given us? He created us in His image and likeness. He breathed life into us. He gave us dominion over His creation. God gave us His only begotten son. What has Christ, God’s only begotten son, given … Continue reading →

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The Lord’s Prayer Chiastic Structure

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Michael

The chiastic structure of the Lord’s Prayer:         (A) Our Father                   (B) Who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name                 … Continue reading →

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Contemplating The Lord’s Prayer (Part III)

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Michael

forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors This petition has two parts.   The first part, forgive us our debts, is contingent on the second part, as we also forgiven our debtors.  We admit, in the first … Continue reading →

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