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Entering The Kingdom - Making Scripture Relevant
26th Sunday Ordinary Time Prayer Reflection
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Power of Prayer - Making Scripture Relevant
The things people pray for are the things that mean the most to them. You get to know a person’s heart, when you hear their prayers. CLICK FOR MORE…
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They Don't Understand - Making Scripture Relevant
First Sunday of Easter Gospel Reading - John 20:1-9
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Bountiful Rain - Making Scripture Relevant
22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time A reflection from the scripture for Sunday, August 28, 2022
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He Disciplines - Making Scripture Relevant
21st Sunday of Ordinary Time A reflection on the scripture from Sunday, August 21, 2022
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Narrow Gate - Making Scripture Relevant
21st Sunday of Ordinary Time A reflection on the scripture for Sunday, August 21, 2022
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Firm Steps - Making Scripture Relevant
A reflection on the scripture from Sunday, August 14, 2022 - 20th Sunday of Ordinary Time
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Architect and Maker - Making Scripture Relevant
A reflection on the scripture readings for Sunday, August 7, 2022 (19th Sunday of Ordinary Time)
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Bountiful Harvest - Making Scripture Relevant
18th Sunday Ordinary Time A reflection on the Gospel Reading, Luke 12:13-21
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Old Self New Self - Making Scripture Relevant
18th Sunday Ordinary Time A Reflection on the Scripture, Colossians 3:1-5,9-11
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Mind Not At Rest - Making Scripture Relevant
18th Sunday of Ordinary Time A Reflection on the 1st Reading, Ecclesiastes 1:2, 2:21-23
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Sweep Away - Making Scripture Relevant
A personal reflection on the 1st Reading from the 17th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Genesis 18:20-32
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Martha and Mary - Making Scripture Relevant
A reflection on the Gospel from Sunday, July 17, 2022 - 16th Sunday Ordinary Time - Luke 10:28-32. "The very definition of hospitality says, it is the “friendly and generous reception of guests,” and not making sure you have dusted off the top of your refrigerator." CLICK FOR MORE...
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Very Near to You - Making Scripture Relevant
A reflection on the scripture from the 15th Sunday of Ordinary Time, July 10, 2022. "Listen. Watch. Wait. And you will know. Sit with this a while and listen for God to speak clearly into your heart, soul and mind the steps you need to take to fulfill His plan for you."
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Deserted Place - Making Scripture Relevant
A reflection based on the scripture readings for Sunday, June 19, 2022 - The Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ
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Let Your Hearts Be - Making Scripture Relevant
Reflection on the scripture readings for Sunday, May 22, 2022 - 6th Sunday of Easter "Jesus said as He left the disciples, He told them to not be troubled or afraid because He will no longer be there, rather to rejoice because He will be with His Father in heaven."
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Door of Faith - Making Scripture Relevant
Reflection on the scripture readings Sunday, May 15, 2022 - 5th Sunday of Easter "In a few short sentences share the desert places and mountain top experiences, maybe including specific scripture passages which carried you through the bad times or sustain you in the good times."
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My Children - Making Scripture Relevant
A reflection on the scripture readings from Sunday, May 15, 2022 - 5th Sunday of Easter "You know that warm and cozy feeling when you can snuggle up, you just want the world to stop in that moment. But you can’t freeze-frame those moments, unfortunately"
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Love is - Making Scripture Relevant
A reflection based on the scripture readings for Sunday, May 15, 2022 - 5th Sunday of Easter "Golden Rule: Treat others as you would like to be treated - revision - LOVE others as you would like to be LOVED!"
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Created By God - Making Scripture Relevant
Reflection on the scripture readings for Sunday, May 8, 2022 - 4th Sunday of Easter
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Lock Bridge - Making Scripture Relevant
Reflection on the scripture readings from Sunday, May 8, 2022 - 4th Sunday of Easter
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Exulted - Making Scripture Relevant
Reflection on the scripture readings from Sunday, May 1, 2022 - 3rd Sunday of Easter
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Wisdom and Strength - Making Scripture Relevant
Reflection on the scripture readings for May 1, 2022 - 3rd Sunday of Easter
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Cast the Net - Making Scripture Relevant
Reflection on the scripture readings for May 1, 2022 - 3rd Sunday of Easter
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Hands of the Apostles - Making Scripture Relevant
Reflection on the scripture readings for April 24, 2022 - Divine Mercy/2nd Sunday of Easter
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He is the One - Making Scripture Relevant
Reflection based on the scripture readings for Easter, Acts 10:34a, 37-43. "Testify that he is the one appointed by God"
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Hope - Making Scripture Relevant
A reflection based on the readings from the 5th Sunday of Lent
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Siblings - Making Scripture Relevant
A reflection from the parable of the Prodigal Son about the dynamics of siblings and God's love - 4th Sunday of Lent
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Called By God - Making Scripture Relevant
A Scripture Reflection on the readings from the 4th Sunday of Lent: Jesus said you must have faith like a child to enter the kingdom; pause today to connect to your childhood dreams and contemplate how those dreams have come to fruition in your life.
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On Fire - Making Scripture Relevant
Reflection on the readings from the 3rd Sunday of Lent - Exodus 3:1-8a, 13-15 This week, when the Gospel speaks of the bush that is on fire but is not burning, I’m reminded of the scripture from Jeremiah said, “He is like a barren bush in the desert” (Jeremiah 17:5-8).
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Flaming Torch - Making Scripture Relevant
2nd Sunday of Lent - First Reading: Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18 An important part of the Olympics is the opening ceremonies where the Olympic Torch is brought into the arena to signify the beginning of the Olympics. This experience reminds me of God’s love.
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Count the Stars - Making Scripture Relevant
2nd Sunday of Lent 1st Reading - Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18
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Making Things Happen - Making Scripture Relevant
Baptism of the Lord 1st Reading - Isaiah 42:1-4,6-7
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You Are Baptized - Making Scripture Relevant
Baptism of the Lord: A prayerful reflection on how the seasons of Advent and Christmas have prepared you for not only Jesus' baptism but the renewal of your own.
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Angel - Making Scripture Relevant
Feast of the Holy Family Gospel Reading - Matthew 2:13-15,19-23
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Love or Forgiveness - Making Scripture Relevant
I believe it is Mother Teresa who is credited in saying, “God had no hands but our hands and no feet but our feet.” The more I spend time with Jesus, getting to know Him through scripture and prayer, the more I want to out to share my belief in Him through my words and action.
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Called To Save - Making Scripture Relevant
It is not enough to just take care of yourself and do what is best for you. God says, you need to protect others as well. In doing so, you will save yourself and others!
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Time to Turn to the Lord - Making Scripture Relevant
There are days that I am such a slave to my routine that I don’t think past my own needs. I can slip into the ME, ME, ME mindset pretty quickly and easily.
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Boldly Proclaim - Making Scripture Relevant
There are several prophets in the Bible, people who traveled around to share the Good News. Today, information is spread more quickly with electronic media but there are still people who travel around to share the Gospel message. Do you believe God still uses prophets to spread the Good News? I
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Lord Calls - Making Scripture Relevant
One of my favorite phrases is that “God does not call the qualified, He qualifies the called.” I have lost count on how many times I’ve said these words.
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World Does Not Know - Making Scripture Relevant
They didn’t know who would betray Jesus. They didn’t know the Passover was literally Jesus’ Last Supper.
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Lay Down - Making Scripture Relevant
Surrender. This is thought to be a weakness in the eyes of the world. You surrender to give up, give in and release power. This is a world’s view. In God’s eyes, to surrender is a good thing.
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I Know Him - Making Scripture Relevant
Psalm 23 begins with the words “The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want.” They were merely words to me until I came to understand the power of scripture.
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Questions Arise - Making Scripture Relevant
I believe it was Mother Teresa who is credited in saying, “God had no hands but our hands and no feel but our feet.”
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Witnesses - Making Scripture Relevant
The homily I heard today at Mass was a reflection on how the First Reading and the Gospel are related. This is often the case, where they have similar lessons.
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Author of Life - Making Scripture Relevant
Spring is the most evident example of beauty in creation with the various flowers and trees coming to life.
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Give Me a Life Line - Making Scripture Relevant
What will it be? Will you suffer or will you live life to the fullest by making the most of each moment? I believe you will choose wisely!
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We Love - Making Scripture Relevant
Christians can sometimes miss the mark on the true meaning of Christian. Simply being a Christian means you believe in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior.
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Unless I See - Making Scripture Relevant
In the past, I’ve been kind of hard on Thomas, thinking he was wrong for not believing his friends that they’d seen Jesus. Today, when I think about it, I would probably be skeptical too.
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Everything in Common - Making Scripture Relevant
if you had more than you needed, you gave to others so everyone had everything. It is a completely different way of living.
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Breath of Life - Making Scripture Relevant
When I walk outside, I can chose to focus on the walk and think of whatever is happening in my life...OR I can breathe.
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Seek What is Above - Making Scripture Relevant
For years I have overlooked the sacrifice and courage it took for the women who anointed Jesus’ body to actually do so. It’s one of those small details which I’ve paid little attention to and have taken for granted.
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Saw and Believed - Making Scripture Relevant
Have you ever been in a place like this? A place where you are on your way to do something and realize that you are not as prepared as you originally thought but when you arrive, the red carpet is already laid out for you?
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Wonderful in our Eyes - Making Scripture Relevant
God has BIG plans for you from the beginning. When you were younger, your dreams were probably bigger than they are now. Why is that?
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Conquer - Making Scripture Relevant
The app is called conquer. So when I saw the word in scripture, it stood out to me. Jesus conquered death. He had a goal, he made sacrifices and he reached the desired result.
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Without You - Making Scripture Relevant
Where would I be without you? I think of the Disciples who saw Jesus arrested and felt helpless and scared. They didn’t know what was going to happen.
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Turn Your Back - Making Scripture Relevant
BLOG: Reflection on the readings of Passion Sunday.
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Faces - Making Scripture Relevant
BLOG: A reflection on the scripture from Palm Sunday/Passion Sunday. "Would I recognize Jesus? I want to say I would, but I know there are times when I’m blinded by my own agenda. I know there are times, I’ll duck my head to avoid any and all eye contact."
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Hear My Voice - Making Scripture Relevant
A reflection on the scripture from the 5th week of Lent. "Although, you might feel you have a hard time hearing God’s voice through the noise of the world, God can hear your voice loud and clear."
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I Will Do It - Making Scripture Relevant
A reflection on the scripture from the 5th Sunday of Lent
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Opened - Making Scripture Relevant
A reflection on the scripture from the Gospel of John, 9:1-41 on the 4th Sunday of Lent
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Everything Exposed - Making Scripture Relevant
A reflection on the scripture from the 4th Sunday of Lent, Scrutiny Readings
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You Send Light - Making Scripture Relevant
A Reflection from the 4th Sunday of Lent on the gift of the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
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Thirst For Water - Making Scripture Relevant
A Reflection on the scripture from the 3rd Sunday of Lent "Consider all the ways you use water every day. It is one of life’s necessities."
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Satisfy My Desire - Making Scripture Relevant
A Reflection on the scripture from the 3rd Week of Lent - Woman at the Well "So while on the phone, the mail was delivered and GOD ARRIVED."
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Transforming Agents - Making Scripture Relevant
Second Sunday of Lent Prayer Reflection "God’s love is like the experience Peter had when he was on the mountain top witnessing the Transfiguration. It is hard to explain, you can hardly find words."
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Who Can Be Against - Making Scripture Relevant
A Reflection from the scripture of the 2nd Sunday of Lent - Cycle B.
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Something Out Of Nothing - Making Scripture Relevant
A reflection on the scripture from the 1st Sunday of Lent - Cycle B
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He Remained - Making Scripture Relevant
Reflection on the scripture from the First Sunday of Lent, Cycle B
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Your Paths - Making Scripture Relevant
A Reflection on the scriptures from the First Sunday of Lent, Cycle B.
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See - Making Scripture Relevant
A Reflection on the scriptures from the 6th Sunday of Ordinary Time - Cycle B.
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Do Everything - Making Scripture Relevant
A Reflection from scripture, 6th Sunday Ordinary Time - Cycle B
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Descendants - Making Scripture Relevant
A Reflection on the scripture from the 6th Sunday Ordinary Time - Cycle B
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You Wipe Away - Making Scripture Relevant
A Reflection from the 6th Sunday of Ordinary Time - Cycle B
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Refresh My Soul - Making Scripture Relevant
Psalm 23:1-3,5-6 "He Refreshes My Soul." Days turn into a week and weeks into months and you get the picture. Time marches on and it sometimes feels like the world is a Drill Sergeant shouting orders at me. CLICK FOR MORE…
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Entrusting His Heart - Making Scripture Relevant
33rd Sunday Ordinary Time 1st Reading - Proverbs 31:10-13,19-20,30-31 "Entrusting his heart to her"
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See What Love - Making Scripture Relevant
31st Sunday Ordinary Time Solemnity of All Saints 2nd Reading - 1John 3:1-3 "See What Love the Father has Bestowed"
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Shine Like Lights - Making Scripture Relevant
29th Sunday Ordinary Time Gospel Acclimation - Philippians 2:15d
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Gospel Did Not Come - Making Scripture Relevant
29th Sunday Ordinary Time 2nd Reading - 1Thessalonians 1:1-5b
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Called You by Your Name - Making Scripture Relevant
29th Sunday Ordinary Time 1st Reading - Isaiah 45:1,4-6
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Humbled by Your Presence - Making Scripture Relevant
28th Sunday Ordinary Time Prayer Reflection
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Enlighten - Making Scripture Relevant
28th Sunday Ordinary Time Gospel Acclimation - Ephesians 1:17-18
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Rich Food and Choice Wine - Making Scripture Relevant
28th Sunday Ordinary Time 1st Reading - Isaiah 25:6-10a
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Inheritance - Making Scripture Relevant
Only there is a condition of Jesus’ inheritance, you must choose to love God with all your heart, mind and soul and love others as you love yourself.Some inheritances’ do have conditions. It could be that the person can’t get the inheritance until they reach a certain age or sometimes in terms of property, it can’t be sold. It is up to the person giving the inheritance what terms and conditions will be set. In the case of Jesus, his inheritance is there, available to everyone and will be there forever.There is a song by Country Singer, Chris Janson called Good Vibes where one of the lyrics says, ‘I’m breathing on God’s time.’ This phrase got me thinking because I think the songwriter intends for us to be reminded that we gotta live life to the fullest, every second because there is no guarantee of tomorrow. Though it made me think that God’s breath is part of the inheritance too.Nothing else that God created got his breath. In the creation story in Genesis, God created the light and dark, the land and sky, the birds and fish, etc. Never in the scripture does it say, God breathed into them, except for Adam. When God created man, he breathed his breath into Adam making each of us created by God and in his image.So this makes me believe that I can pass on God’s inheritance to others, not by breathing on them but by sharing God with them. I can share it though my relationships, especially with my husband when we conceived our daughters. Then teaching them about God and raising them to have a relationship with him. The ultimate would then be for our daughters to pass on the inheritances of God and Jesus to others, including any children they bear. Though, we can see the riches of the inheritance in their lives each time we see them share and express love, compassion and mercy for others. It’s just another level of the inheritance God has given.No matter whether it is God’s, Jesus’ or another inheritance, it is not up to you what will be left behind. It is up to the person who is giving the inheritance to whom and what is given. In essence it also depends on what the person has to give. I pray those in my life find value in the inheritance I leave behind. It will certainly not be lots of money or tons of valuable property. Instead, what I hope to leave is my example of appreciating and taking care of God’s creations, my expressions of love through words and actions and my relationship with my BFF, Jesus.
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