Joy-filled Prayer (30th Ordinary Sunday: Jeremiah 31:7-9; Hebrews 5:1-6; Mark 10:46-52) Today’s story of blind Bartimaeus is an eloquent reminder of the place for joy in the Christian life. As soon as he heard that Jesus was passing by, a joyful transformation took place within him, caused by faith and hope….
Redemptive Suffering (29th Ordinary Sunday: Isaiah 53:10-11; Hebrews 4:14-16; Mark 10:35-45) Selfish people are usually willing to make certain sacrifices to achieve their goals. Along the way some may abandon relationships and values in their pursuit of personal advantage. If you could distill all your prayer requests down to one, what…
Saturday – October 16, 2021 – La Salette Association of Prayers Sunday – October 17, 2021 – In Memory of Thomas Golden by Cathy Griffin Monday – October 18, 2021 – In Memory of Msgr Chester Michael by Cathy Griffin Tuesday – October 19, 2021 – In Memory of Leon…
More Thoughts on Prayer (28th Ordinary Sunday: Wisdom 7:7-11; Hebrews 4:12-13; Mark 10:17-30) Very often in these reflections we allude to Mary’s question, “Do you say your prayers well, my children?” She concluded this part of her discourse with, “When you have time, say more.” But prayer is not just words. We…
Saturday – October 09, 2021 – La Salette Association of Prayers Sunday – October 10, 2021 – In Memory of Kelly Shepard by The Griffin Family Monday – October 11, 2021 – No Mass – No Intention Tuesday – October 12, 2021 – No Mass – No Intention Wednesday –…
Never Alone (27th Ordinary Sunday: Genesis 2:18-24; Hebrews 2:9-11; Mark 10:2-16) God created man in his own image and likeness. In today’s reading from Genesis, the man’s words, “bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh,” carry the same meaning. A deep inner connection is the foundation of healthy intimacy….
