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Collect for Feast of St. Francis Most high, omnipotent good Lord, grant your people grace to renounce gladly the vanities of this world; that, following the way of blessed Francis, we may for love of you delight in your whole creation with perfectness of joy. O God, you have made us and all living things.Continue reading “Reflection on The Feast of St. Francis: October 4, 2023”

Collect for World Communion Sunday. God of love, like a loving mother who has prepared a wonderful meal, you call all of your children to your table, to share together, to be at peace with each other, to tell our stories, to nourish one another, and most of all to feast on your grace. FeedContinue reading “World Communion Sunday: October 1, 2023”

The Gospel of Matthew 21:23-32 When Jesus entered the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him as he was teaching, and said, “By what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this authority?” Jesus said to them, “I will also ask you one question; if youContinue reading “Reflection on the Gospel of Matthew 21:23-32: Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost, October 1, 2023”

The Gospel of Matthew 20:1-16 Jesus said, “The kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. After agreeing with the laborers for the usual daily wage, he sent them into his vineyard. When he went out about nine o’clock, he saw others standingContinue reading “Reflection on the Gospel of Matthew 20: 1- 16: Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost, Sept 24 2023”

Paul’s Letter to the Romans Welcome those who are weak in faith, but not for the purpose of quarreling over opinions. Some believe in eating anything, while the weak eat only vegetables. Those who eat must not despise those who abstain, and those who abstain must not pass judgment on those who eat; for GodContinue reading “Reflection on Romans 14:1-12:  Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost, September 17, 2023”

The Gospel of Matthew 18:21-35 Peter came and said to Jesus, “Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?” Jesus said to him, “Not seven times, but, I tell you, seventy-seven times. “For this reason the kingdom of heaven may be compared toContinue reading “Reflection on the Gospel of Matthew 18:21-35; Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost, September 17, 2023”

The Gospel of John 12:31-36a  Jesus said, “Now is the judgment of this world; now the ruler of this world will be driven out. And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.” He said this to indicate the kind of death he was to die. The crowdContinue reading “Reflection on The Gospel of John 12:31-36a: Holy Cross Day, Sept 14, 2023”

Let us never forget: On the morning of September 11 2001, 2,976 people from 93 nations lost their lives in New York, at the Pentagon, and on Flight 93. Today, we pause to remember that moment of horror and pray for those left scarred by those terrible events.” We remember the first time we heardContinue reading “Remembering 9/11 Patriots Day”

 Dearest Lord Jesus, We come to you today, praying for each of our grandchildren and their parents. While these loved ones are precious to us, they are more adored by You, their Lord and Savior. We pray You bless them with good health, sound minds, healthy emotions and loving hearts.  Please guide and guard themContinue reading “Grandparents Day reflection Sept 10, 2023”

The Gospel of Matthew 18:15-20 Jesus said, “If another member of the church sins against you, go and point out the fault when the two of you are alone. If the member listens to you, you have regained that one. But if you are not listened to, take one or two others along with you,Continue reading “Reflection on the Gospel of Matthew 18:15-20: Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Sept 10, 2023”