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Is there a Paul in our midst?

Today’s reading from Acts reminds me that Paul was a fierce opponent of Jesus followers and to his colleagues and contemporaries, his conversion was more than confusing, it was disruptive and threatened their power base. They had relied on Saul … Continue reading

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Any given Sunday

Just a minute or two to reflect. I woke this morning in Malta, in the Ballutta Bay region, with every intention of making it to early morning Mass at the Parish Church Our Lady Of Mount Carmel across the street. … Continue reading

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For from him and through him and to him are all things

From today’s readings, Romans 11: Romans 11:36For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be the glory for ever. Amen. Wildflower protected California Poppy and “Weed-to-some” dandelion growing side by side.  The natural world bears … Continue reading

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Clouds of Witnesses: Down from heaven

Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down from heaven to be the true bread which gives life to the world: Evermore give us this bread, that he may live in us, and we in him; who lives and … Continue reading

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Don’t forget to ask

  Psalm 20 1 May the Lord answer you in the day of trouble, * the Name of the God of Jacob defend you; 7 Some put their trust in chariots and some in horses, * but we will call … Continue reading

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Clouds of Witnesses – Only Jesus

God speaks to us from a cloud Here is my Son Love where you are Know wherever you go, you are  homeDaily Lectionary Readings February 6, 2014: AM Psalm 69:1-23(24-30)31-38; PM Psalm 73 Isa. 56:1-8; Gal. 5:16-24; Mark 9:2-13

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God’s will be done

Job 42:2 ‘I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted.  

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Reality check – get a heart for the Lord, God

The Parable of the Rich Fool (Luke 12:13-21) 13 Someone in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the family inheritance with me.” 14 But he said to him, “Friend, who set me to be a judge or … Continue reading

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How to tell a story

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