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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More than ever, we need to hear Jesus speak
We need his healing touch. We need his promise of the kingdom. We need our hungers and thirsts (deep within our individual and collective spirits) satisfied.
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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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Biblical stories are meant to open us to the underlying reasons for sin
See what happens when we stop listening to God — in creation, and in the very center of our souls and lives.
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God’s ‘place’ is within us. Let us be sure to put out the welcome mat
He wants to dwell in our hearts, souls, minds, and lives.
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Do we know the power of our words?
Today, indeed, is a teaching day about words and lack of words.
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Jesus as healer, restorer of life is the Jesus many seek today
The greatest healing throughout the Gospel goes to, and comes from, the center of the spirit in each of us.
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