Christ Jesus, The one sent by God, you share our human condition. The voice of the tempter tried to make you believe that God would not give you what is necessary to live, to fulfill your mission. But you fought to choose trust and simplicity. In our turn, may we trust ourselves entirely to that ...
How many times will God call out to us? Thankfully for me, it’s one more time than I can say “no.” Matthew’s parable of the wedding feast combined with the big Quotable at the end about many called/few chosen seems to make little sense on the first reading. Second doesn’t fare much better. He tells ...
Let nothing trouble you; Let nothing affright you; All things are passing, God never changes; Patience obtains everything, Nothing is wanting to one who possesses God. God alone suffices. - Mother Teresa
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Don’t forgive me for being gay, Lord. Just love me for who and what I am. I already know you do but some of your followers still see fit to hate me. Love, Your son
In the parish I attend (The America Episcopal Church), the preacher for a service often begins with a short prayer before they begin. I have found that such a prayer also works, privately, when I am speaking to God / The Maker before beginning any speech, lesson, or talk. One of mine is a direct ...
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