Tag Archives: lectionary readings

Is there a Paul in our midst?

Posted on October 10, 2022 by Trinity Seasons

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

Posted on October 9, 2022 by Trinity Seasons

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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Well fed, lean soul

Posted on October 3, 2022 by Trinity Seasons

Been awhile once again since reflecting on God’s word with y’all. After my own private devotion time this morning, I started to get right to things when after receiving a text message from a friend about the challenges of parenting … Continue reading →

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Just a thought

Posted on August 13, 2021 by Trinity Seasons

Psalm 107 33 The Lord changed rivers into deserts, *and water-springs into thirsty ground, 34 A fruitful land into salt flats, *because of the wickedness of those who dwell there. 35 He changed deserts into pools of water *and dry … Continue reading →

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“Selfie” Prayers behind me

Posted on August 27, 2019 by Trinity Seasons

So this morning’s Psalm got me started – and not in a welcome way. As I turned to my scriptural journal to record some thoughts prompted by the psalmist’s cry to cry no more, I was greeted by a reflection … Continue reading →

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What’s in a (nick) name?

Posted on July 26, 2019 by Trinity Seasons

I gave a lot of thought to the naming of my children. I considered things like tradition, family customs, uniqueness, two syllables at most – I was big on that one – didn’t want others nicknaming them.  I had grown … Continue reading →

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Be joyful in the Lord, all you…

Posted on June 25, 2019 by Trinity Seasons

Psalm 100 Jubilate Deo 1 Be joyful in the Lord, all you lands; * serve the Lord with gladness and come before his presence with a song. 2 Know this: The Lord himself is God; * he himself has made us, … Continue reading →

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O Lord, my God, my Savior, by day and night I cry to you.

Posted on June 21, 2019 by Trinity Seasons

Psalm 88: 1 O Lord, my God, my Savior, * by day and night I cry to you. 2 Let my prayer enter into your presence; * incline your ear to my lamentation. 3 For I am full of trouble; … Continue reading →

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Wondering and Wandering: Finding my way back to this space

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Trinity Seasons

Before getting to today’s readings I spent the morning responding to emails, composing cover letters to congregations where my name has been submitted for consideration, made some follow-up phone calls to my insurance company, then selected from my online newspapers … Continue reading →

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Getting to know Paul

Posted on April 16, 2019 by Trinity Seasons

Several months ago I participated in step one of the wider diocesan process of electing a new bishop in what is called ‘Walkabouts’.  The purpose of Walkabouts is for clergy, delegates and members of the Episcopal Church in one region … Continue reading →

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