The Rich Fool

The Rich Fool

“You Can’t Take It with You” (From Luke 12:13-21)

0 comment | Posted Oct 21, 2009

The request that prompted Jesus to tell this parable might seem to be a rather innocent one. omeone in the crowd just wanted to receive his fair share of his family’s possessions.But to Jesus, the man’s concern with money betrayed the fact that he had missed the point—he had focused his attention on the things of this world rather than storing up treasures in the kingdom of God.

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The Freedom of Obedience

The Freedom of Obedience

Luke 9:51-62

1 comment | Posted Sep 30, 2009

The Evangelist Luke tells us that “as the time approached when he was to be taken from this world,” Jesus “firmly resolved to proceed toward Jerusalem” (Luke 9:51). Continue »


Ready for God, Come What May!

Ready for God, Come What May!

A Moment Overseas

3 comment | Posted Sep 28, 2009

The Army is my chosen profession, and I have dedicated almost two decades of my life in service to our great nation. Continue »


Psalm 19

Psalm 19

Reflection on Psalm 19

2 comment | Posted Sep 26, 2009

The glory of creation is celebrated in this psalm. When we look at the magnificence of the universe, we see the glory of God revealed. The beauty of creation itself should be a constant reminder to us to live a life pleasing to the Creator. Continue »


Flashes of Glory

Flashes of Glory

Reflection 7 from God's Promises Fulfilled.

0 comment | Posted Sep 23, 2009

The disciples had been in Jesus’ company for months on end. Continue »


Forgiveness

Forgiveness

Evidence of God’s Touch

1 comment | Posted Sep 06, 2009

Bear with one another; forgive each other if one of you has a complaint against another. The Lord has forgiven you; now you must do the same. —Colossians 3:13 (NJB) Continue »


God’s Power at Work in His People

God’s Power at Work in His People

Luke 4:14-30

0 comment | Posted Sep 02, 2009

Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee, and a report concerning him went out through all the surrounding country. Continue »


Beheading of St. John the Baptist

Beheading of St. John the Baptist

Mark 6:17-29

3 comment | Posted Aug 30, 2009

Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man. (Mark 6:20) Continue »


As Poor, yet Making Many Rich

As Poor, yet Making Many Rich

An Excerpt from Francis and Clare.

0 comment | Posted Aug 09, 2009

After the death of Francis, Clare became in many ways the holder of his vision for the whole Franciscan movement. Continue »


Walk in the Light

Walk in the Light

Mark 9:2-10

0 comment | Posted Aug 06, 2009

Jesus took Peter, James, and John with him up a high mountain and was transfigured before them, [his garments] becoming so dazzlingly bright that they were “whiter than the work of any bleacher could make them” (Mark 9:2-10). . . . Continue »


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