If we had the same total dependence on and trust in God our Father, we would know, experience, grow in and thrive upon the power of the kingdom of God that is in our midst.
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In our own reflection of the word, we invite God into our hearts and souls
Jesus invites. Jesus encourages. Jesus shows the way. And Jesus acknowledges that some will reject him and he who sent him.
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In the precepts — laws — of the Lord, we find contentment
The people were in the presence of and were hearing the law — the precepts of the Lord — and their reaction was awe in the presence of the Lord.
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Through the eyes, words, heart of Jesus, we will see greater things
When Jesus looks and sees, he also invites us to look and see.
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Jesus’ invitation is the acceptance of the kingdom into our lives
God, through Joshua, in his own way said: “Come to me.”
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Be open to God, working extraordinary things in ordinary ways
Be open to God doing many, many, many extraordinary things in ordinary ways in our lives!
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The word made flesh has been baptized, seared into our hearts, souls
Let those who have eyes let them see. Let those who have ears let the hear. Let those who have hearts, let them know the Lord!
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Lent is a road map guiding us back to God
So this Lent it is all right and very proper to have our own “gypsy feet,” as long as the wandering is a wandering back to God.
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By Father Perry D. Leiker, pastor A reflection on the daily readings by Father Perry for Friday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time. + “Eat it. Your eyes will be opened. You will be like gods.” That was the […]
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God knows what is just right — if only we would accept it
By Father Perry D. Leiker, pastor A reflection on the daily readings by Father Perry for Thursday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time. + In the story of the three bears, Goldilocks grows tired and goes to lie down […]
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